Theresia Haidlmayr
Haidlmayr in 2006
Born9 September 1955 (1955-09-09)
Steyr, Upper Austria, Austria
Died13 June 2022 (aged 66)
NationalityAustrian
Known forGreen politician

Theresia Haidlmayr (9 September 1955 – 13 June 2022)[1] was an Austrian politician. She was spokesperson for The Greens – The Green Alternative until 2008.

Life

Haidlmayr was born in Steyr in 1955. She rose to prominence as the spokesperson of the Green Party in Austria from 1994 to 2008, serving in the National Council. However, in the next election in 2008, she decided not to be a candidate due to her dissatisfaction with the low priority her party placed on issues concerning disabled people. Haidlmayr had Osteogenesis imperfecta, a condition that caused her to use a wheelchair.[2] The decision to not seek re-election was made by Haidlmayr herself.[3]

Honours

Haidlmayr was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria in 2004.[4]

References

  1. ^ Ex-Grün-Abgeordnete Theresia Haidlmayr gestorben (in Polish)
  2. ^ Haidlmayr, smilerkreativ.at, retrieved 3 March 2015
  3. ^ Haidlmayr: Absage der Kandidatur "nicht freiwillig", DiePresse.com, 2008, retrieved 3 March 2015
  4. ^ Anfragebeantwortung an den Bundeskanzler. 10542/AB XXIV. GP. Österreichisches Parlament. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2022.


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