Franz Fischler
Franz Fischler | |
|---|---|
Fischler in 2024 | |
| European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development | |
| In office 1995–2004 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | René Steichen |
| Succeeded by | Sandra Kalniete |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1946 Absam, Tyrol, Austria |
| Political party | Austrian People's Party |
| Alma mater | University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna |
| Occupation | Politician |
Franz Fischler (born 23 September 1946) is an Austrian politician from the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP). He was the European Union's Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (1995–2004). He also was President of the European Forum Alpbach.
Franz Fischler is married with Adelheid (Heidi) Hausmann in 1973 . They have two sons , Klaus and Georg and two daughters , Bernadette and Ursula.