Date and place of birth:
3.6.1953, Graz
Education:
1971 - 1978 Studied chemistry at Graz University (graduated Dr Phil.)
Career in brief:
- 1978 Began work in the family pharmaceuticals business Lannacher Heilmittel GmbH
- 1980 Managing director of Lannacher Heilmittel GmbH
- 1991 - 1994 Member of the National Council
- 1994 - 1995 State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Public Works and Transport
- 1995 - 1996 Federal Minister for the Environment
- 1996 - 2000 Federal Minister for the Environment, Youth and the Family
- Since 4.2.2000 Federal Minister for Economics and Labour