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Rudolf Silvan
Profile
Rudolf Silvan is an Austrian politician and trade unionist who has served as a member of the National Council since 2019. Born in Mödling, he began his career in the construction and manufacturing sectors before becoming deeply involved in labor representation, notably serving as a long-time official for the Construction-Wood Union. In 2025, he was appointed deputy parliamentary group leader for the SPÖ and serves as the party's health spokesperson. Silvan is known for his extensive work in health policy and accident insurance reform.
Details
- Born
- 1967-09-22 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Mödling, Austria
- Education
- Gewerkschaftsschule, Betriebsräteakademie (AKNÖ), University of Vienna, University of Linz
- Career
- Construction worker, baker, shift worker in glass manufacturing, trade union official, chairman of the AUVA (Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland)
