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Bierlein, ex-Chancellor, dies at 74 years old

Mourning in Austria: Brigitte Bierlein, the constitutional judge who served as Chancellor following the collapse of the Kurz administration, is being remembered.

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Brigitte Bierlein, former Chancellor of Austria, has died at the age of 74
Brigitte Bierlein, former Chancellor of Austria, has died at the age of 74

Austria: Latest News and Updates - Bierlein, ex-Chancellor, dies at 74 years old

Formalities today as we announce the passing of former Austrian Chancellor Brigitte Bierlein at the age of 74. The headquarters in Vienna confirmed the news on Monday. In a heartfelt note on social media, Chancellor Karl Nehammer expressed his gratitude in saying, "She stepped up in a tough time out of love for the republic and her home, Austria. We will forever be grateful!" After the downfall of Sebastian Kurz's administration, Bierlein officially assumed the position of chancellor in 2019, becoming the first female head of the Austrian government. Her transitional government operated for around seven months.

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Brigitte Bierlein, the late former Austrian Chancellor, served in Vienna during her transitional government's tenure of around seven months, following the downfall of Sebastian Kurz's administration. Austria's current Chancellor Karl Nehammer paid tribute to Bierlein's selfless service in a heartfelt social media post when she passed away at 74 years old.

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