Theresia Haidlmayr
Theresia Haidlmayr (born 9 September 1955) is a politician from Austria. She was spokesperson for The Greens – The Green Alternative until 2008.
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| Born | 9 September 1955 (age 66) Steyr |
| Nationality | Austria |
| Known for | Green politician |
Life
Haidlmayr was born in Steyr in 1955. She rose to prominence as the spokesperson the Green Party in Austria from 1994 to 2008, serving in the National Council. At the next election in 2008 she decided not to be a candidate because she was disheartened by the low profile that her party had given to issues for disabled people. Haidlmayr has Osteogenesis imperfecta and uses a wheelchair.[1] It was announced that the decision to not seek election was Haidlmayr's.[2]
Honours
Haidlmayr was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria in 2004.[3]
References
- Haidlmayr, smilerkreativ.at, retrieved 3 March 2015
- Haidlmayr: Absage der Kandidatur "nicht freiwillig", DiePresse.com, 2008, retrieved 3 March 2015
- Anfragebeantwortung an den Bundeskanzler. 10542/AB XXIV. GP. Österreichisches Parlament. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
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