Günther Hopfgartner

Günther Hopfgartner
Hopfgartner in 2021
Leader of the Communist Party of Austria
Assumed office
June 2021
Preceded byMirko Messner
Personal details
Born (1964-08-12) 12 August 1964
Linz, Austria
Political partyCommunist Party of Austria

Günther Hopfgartner (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʏntɐ ˈhɔpfɡaʁtnɐ]; born 12 August 1964) is an Austrian politician and former journalist, who's currently serving as the Leader of the Communist Party of Austria since June 2021.

One of the founders of the European Left Party and former Chairman of the Communist Youth of Austria, Hopfgartner is likely best known for his campaign during the 2024 European Parliament election.