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	President of Austria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		However, as a practical matter, all the President ever does is fulfill purely ceremonial duties: much like British monarchs, holders of the office of President of Austria are bound by constitutional convention to aim at being nonpartisan custodians of political morality, to serve as symbols of national identity, and not to intervene in actual politics.
		The president does not have the power to veto bills, his or her signature is a technical formality notarizing that the bill has been introduced and resolved upon in accordance with the procedure stipulated by the constitution.
		Should the President die, be impeached, be removed from office as a result of impeachment or recall, or for some other reason be hindered from fulfilling his or her role for a period of more than twenty days, presidential powers and responsibilities devolve upon the college of the three presidents of the National Council.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/President_of_Austria (2251 words)

	Encyclopedia: President of Austria
		Though a term originally coined for Republican presidents, a head of state or chief of state is now universally known as the chief public representative of a nation-state, federation or commonwealth, whose role generally includes personifying the continuity and legitimacy of the state and exercising the political powers, functions...
		Since Austria is a federal republic according to the constitutional framework of Austrian politics, Austrias nine provinces are customarily referred to as States of Austria or Bundesländer, singular Bundesland.
		The Federal Assembly of Austria or Österreichische Bundesversammlung is a federal-level deliberative body consisting of the members of the two houses of the Austrian parliament, the National Council and the Federal Council, in joint session.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/President-of-Austria (4435 words)

	President of Austria -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The President could, however, order a (A legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate) referendum concerning a bill passed by the legislature.
		If a proposal, in a referendum, to depose the President is rejected then the President is deemed to have been re-elected, the National Council is dissolved and a (A national or state election; candidates are chosen in all constituencies) general election must be held.
		Though Austria now was a (A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)) dictatorship in all but name, power was concentrated in the hands of the chancellor, not those of the president.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pr/president_of_austria.htm (2399 words)

	Austria - The Federal President
		Although he cannot veto legislation, the president is empowered to reject a cabinet proposal or delay enactment of a bill.
		In the aftermath of a parliamentary election, the president invites the leader of the strongest party in the Nationalrat to form a government.
		During the Second Republic (that is, since 1945), the president has dissolved the Nationalrat only twice, in 1971 and 1986, in both cases because the incumbent chancellor and his party wished to have a new election.
	countrystudies.us /austria/103.htm (660 words)

	Kurt Waldheim - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		He was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981, and Federal President of Austria from 1986 to 1992.
		In 1956 he was made Ambassador to Canada, returning to the Ministry in 1960, after which he became the Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations in 1964.
		Waldheim had unsuccessfully sought election as President of Austria in 1971, but his second attempt on June 8, 1986, proved successful.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kurt_Waldheim (640 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Austrian president sworn in two days after predecessor dies
		VIENNA, Austria – Austria's new president was sworn in Thursday in a solemn ceremony dominated by mourning for his predecessor, who died this week just two days before his term in office was to end.
		Heinz Fischer of the opposition Social Democrats promised to "observe all laws and the constitution of the republic" as he was sworn in as president in Austria's Parliament.
		Austria is one of four neutral EU members, along with Finland, Ireland and Sweden.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20040708-0437-austria-president.html (538 words)

	AUSTRIA
		Austria sees her national interest best served by the multilateral approach of a strong UN system, by a Security Council living up to its responsibility for world peace and by maintaining the primacy of international law and the universality of human rights.
		Austria continues to strongly support the role and the responsibility of the Quartet.
		Austria is honored to take the chair of the first review conference of the landmine ban treaty to be held in 2004 in Nairobi.
	www.un.org /webcast/ga/58/statements/austeng030925.htm (2203 words)

	Presidenti i Republikes se Shqiperise
		President Moisiu receives the representatives of the Socialist Movement for Integration, led by Ilir Meta.
		President Moisiu with Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu the Armed Forces' Joint Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Pëllumb Qazimi.
		President Moisiu with the Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu.
	www.president.al /english/pub/album.asp?st=9 (119 words)

	Ambassador Siv: Statement in the General Assembly on the Death of President Klestil of Austria, July 16, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		President Klestil had also previously served as Austria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
		As President he was a committed and eloquent advocate of these values.
		President Bush asked the Austrian-born Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to head the presidential delegation to the funeral.
	www.un.int /usa/04_132.htm (173 words)

	Austria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		But the true of impact of Amada Austria on the people of Ternitz goes beyond the stability it has provided to the region; the company's corporate values have had an impact as well.
		Austria is famous for its high percentage of niche market players, and Horiba GmbH offers some behind-the-scenes products that help make cleaner air and water standards possible.
		Austria is as far east as one can go in Europe and still find the level of stability and technological knowhow that most companies require.
	www.worldeyereports.com /Reports/austria/ausb2.htm (1856 words)

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		Opening the Conference, the President of Austria, Thomas Klestil, said that unless the developed world was prepared to share its technological know-how with developing countries, the benefits of space applications would be curtailed, to the detriment of both sides.
		Expected to address the Conference this morning are the President of Austria, Thomas Klestil, and United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
		Following the recommendations of UNISPACE II, the United Nations programme on space applications was considerably strengthened and expanded, resulting in increased opportunity for developing countries to participate in educational and training activities in space science and technology and to develop their indigenous capabilities in the use of space technology applications.
	www.un.org /events/unispace3/pressrel/e19am.htm (3130 words)

	Opening statement by the Federal President of Austria, Mr. Thoma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Opening statement by the Federal President of Austria, Mr.
		As Federal President of Austria and patron of this unique gathering I extend to all of you a warm welcome to this country and to this most European city.
		After decades of European division - when Austria was relegated to the fringes of the free world - we have now regained our position at the very center of Europe and as a gateway to Central and Eastern Europe.
	www.austria.org /press/prel0715b.htm (906 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- President of Austria, Thomas Klestil, dies at 71
		VIENNA, Austria – President Thomas Klestil, who helped distance Austria from its Nazi past and strengthened the country's ties with emerging Eastern European democracies, died two days before he was to leave office.
		Though nominated for the presidency by Austria's conservative People's Party, Klestil later clashed with its leader, Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel, and was abandoned by the party.
		When the European Union punished Austria for allowing the Freedom Party to join the government, he put his diplomatic skills to work and lobbied heads of states to lift sanctions seven months after they were slapped on the nation.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20040707-0449-obit-klestil.html (574 words)

	Untitled (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Thomas Klestil, the Federal President of Austria, congratulated U.S. President Bill Clinton on his reelection.
		President Clinton, Klestil said, had in several meetings emphasized the special role of Austria" in a new, open Europe.
		In conclusion, the Austrian President voiced his conviction that the next four years - also in the light of Austria’s EU presidency in 1998 - will lead to an intensive and fruitful cooperation with the U.S. Administration under President Bill Clinton.’’
	www.austria.org /press/pr961106.htm (166 words)

	Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Obituaries / Thomas Klestil, 71; president of Austria
		VIENNA -- President Thomas Klestil of Austria, who helped restore the presidency's image after a Nazi-era controversy dogged his predecessor, died yesterday on the eve of his departure from office.
		Klestil, who succeeded Waldheim in 1992, was known for the famously stern and stony face he maintained in February 2000 when swearing in the first Austrian government to include the Freedom Party.
		Before his presidency, he was Austrian ambassador to the United Nations and ambassador to the United States.
	www.boston.com /news/globe/obituaries/articles/2004/07/07/thomas_klestil_71_president_of_austria_1089178548 (304 words)

	Four days of mourning begin in Austria for late President Thomas Klestil
		VIENNA, Austria - Austrians mourned the death of President Thomas Klestil, whose casket was laid in state Wednesday at the presidential office.
		Their words of praise were echoed by Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel, who took over the presidency earlier this week when Klestil fell ill. "Austria lost a great personality, a committed Austrian and European, who had dedicated his life to serve his country and its people," he said.
		While the post is mostly ceremonial, Austria's president is commander in chief of the country's military, and the constitution gives the head of state the power to reject nominations for Cabinet ministers or even to remove them from office _ something that has rarely been done.
	www.freenewmexican.com /news/1575.html (930 words)

	Arnold For President...Of Austria?
		The New York Post reports Arnold Schwarzenegger "appears to be preparing to be the next president of Austria." Yup, you heard right.
		His mother still resides there, and her companion, Alfred Gerstal, whom Arnold calls "Uncle," is head of the upper house of the Austrian parliament.
		Arnold was seated next to his longtime friend Kurt Waldheim, the former Austrian president and general-secretary of the United Nations whose career was halted when revelations of his Nazi background came to light.
	www.rense.com /general40/arnas.htm (561 words)

	Hotel President Hotel Vienna Austria 1060
		The Hotel President is a deluxe hotel located 20 kilometers from Vienna Schwechat International Airport.
		The Hotel President is only a few minutes' walk from the West Railway Station and the adjoining air terminal.
		The guestrooms in the Hotel President are all air conditioned and well appointed with modern amenities.
	www.knockoutsale.com /AT/VIENNA/00585-knock-out-sale.php (170 words)

	Yoga in Daily Life - Official international homepage
		On February 17, the first day of his six-day official visit to India, President of Austria Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit met with His Holiness Mahamandaleshwar Sri Swami Maheshwarananda.
		His Holiness Swamiji was invited to the welcoming banquet for President Fischer and his delegation at the Embassy of Austria in New Delhi.
		President of Austria, Heinz Fischer, arrived to India on a six-day official visit on February 17, 2005.
	www.yoga-in-daily-life.org /articles/show.asp?id=20050217001 (146 words)

	Letter to President Thomas Klestil, President of Austria - January 31, 2000 - OU/IPA Interactive Center at OU.ORG
		On behalf of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the largest mainstream Orthodox Jewish organization in North America comprised of nearly one thousand synagogues, we are writing to express our dismay at the possible participation of Jorg Haider and his Freedom Party in the coalition as the new government is formed in Austria.
		President Klestil, we respectfully urge you to serve as a courageous example to the Austrian people and to other world governments by not including Mr.
		Austria cannot support and promote xenophobic and racist policies as reflected by Jorg Haider’s infamous comments that have characterized his career.
	www.ou.org /public/statements/2000/betty1.htm (226 words)

	People's Daily Online -- China values ties with Austria: Vice President
		Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong Wednesday told visiting Austrian Federal Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel that China values its relations with Austria and wants to deepen the bilateral cooperation.
		China attaches importance to Austria's role in Europe and its influence in the international affairs, Zeng said.
		He said the economic and trade cooperation between the Austria and China has produced significant results over the past years, adding that the two also enjoyed smooth cooperation in other fields including personnel training and judicature.
	english.peopledaily.com.cn /200504/21/eng20050421_182014.html (345 words)

	Iran News - President leaves for Austria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		According to Iranian sources the official visits are aimed at boosting relations between Iran and the European Union (EU) and also to urge the 13 EU member states to do more for Middle East peace.
		Khatami, who is accompanied by Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi and several other ministers, is to meet Monday in Vienna with President Thomas Klestil, whose visit to Tehran in September 1999 was the first by an EU president since Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.
		The visits are Khatami's fourth into Europe in three years, after Italy in April 1999 where he also met with Pope John Paul II, France in October 1999 and Germany in July 2000.
	iranmania.com /news/ArticleView?NewsCode=9406&NewsKind=CurrentAffairs (404 words)

	USATODAY.com - Austria's president condition deteriorates, doctors say (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Austrian President Thomas Klestil was flow by helicopter to Vienna's General Hospital after he suffered heart failure Monday.
		While the post is mostly ceremonial, the president is commander in chief of the military, and the constitution gives the head of state the power to reject nominations for Cabinet ministers or even to remove them from office — something that has rarely been done.
		Klestil, a career diplomat who earlier served as Austria's ambassador to the United States and to the United Nations, was widely credited with helping restore Austria's credibility following a controversy over the Nazi German wartime service of his predecessor, Kurt Waldheim.
	www.usatoday.com /news/world/2004-07-05-austria-president_x.htm (509 words)

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		Secretary-General Kofi Annan (left) with Thomas Klestil, President of Austria, at the Hofberg Palace.
		Secretary-General Kofi Annan (left) and Thomas Klestil, President of Austria, hold a joint press conference at the Hofberg Palace.
		A joint endeavour of the United Nations Office in Vienna, the Government of Austria and the City of Vienna, the award highlights work being done worldwide to build societies free from the evils of drug abuse and crime.
	www.un.org /av/photo/t799_aus.htm (302 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Europe \| Fischer to be Austrian president
		With the backing of the far-right as well, she had hoped to become the first female president since Austria was reformed as a republic in 1955.
		The Austrian president has the power to refuse to swear people in as ministers if he or she disapproves of their appointment.
		Far-right Freedom Party leader Joerg Haider came out in favour of Ms Ferrero-Waldner, reportedly giving her a live pig for good luck during a campaign stop in the southern province of Carinthia, where he is governor.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/3657959.stm (265 words)

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