When was Brigitte Bierlein born?

Brigitte Bierlein was born on 25 June 1949 in Vienna.

What positions has Brigitte Bierlein held?

Positions held by Brigitte Bierlein include: Federal Chancellor of Austria (2019–2020); President of the Constitutional Court (Austria) (2018–2019); Vice-president of the Constitutional Court (2003–2018).

Where did Brigitte Bierlein study?

Brigitte Bierlein was educated at University of Vienna.

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Brigitte Bierlein

Austrian jurist and politician, former federal chancellor of Austria and president of the Austrian constitutional court (1949–2024)

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Brigitte Bierlein (Austrian German: [briˈɡɪtɛ ˈbiːɐ̯laɪn]; 25 June 1949 – 3 June 2024) was an Austrian jurist who served as President of the Constitutional Court from 2018 to 2019 and as Chancellor of Austria from 2019 to 2020. An independent, she was the first woman to hold either office.

Quick facts

Born: 25 June 1949 wd
Place of birth: Vienna wd
Died: 3 June 2024 wd
Place of death: Vienna wd
Citizenship: Austria wd
Occupation: judge, jurist, politician, Member of the Constitutional Court of Austria wd
Education: University of Vienna wd

Positions held wd

Federal Chancellor of Austria (3 June 2019 – 7 January 2020)
President of the Constitutional Court (Austria) (23 February 2018 – 2 June 2019)
Vice-president of the Constitutional Court (1 January 2003 – 23 February 2018)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (2005)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

About

Bierlein served as the advocate general of the Procurator's Office – essentially the country's chief public prosecutor – from 1990 to 2002, as well as a member of the executive board of the International Association of Prosecutors from 2001 to 2003. In 2003, Bierlein was made a member and the vice president of the Constitutional Court.

Following the Ibiza affair, President Alexander Van der Bellen named Bierlein Chancellor of Austria, after a parliamentary motion of no confidence dismissed the first government of Sebastian Kurz, the first successful motion of no confidence in Austrian modern history. She was the first woman to assume the role, and served until the next government led by Kurz was sworn in, following the legislative election which took place on 29 September 2019.

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When was Brigitte Bierlein born?: Brigitte Bierlein was born on 25 June 1949 in Vienna.
What positions has Brigitte Bierlein held?: Positions held by Brigitte Bierlein include: Federal Chancellor of Austria (2019–2020); President of the Constitutional Court (Austria) (2018–2019); Vice-president of the Constitutional Court (2003–2018).
Where did Brigitte Bierlein study?: Brigitte Bierlein was educated at University of Vienna.

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