“A state that does not respect human rights cannot be a reliable partner.”

— Heinz Fischer

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About Heinz Fischer

Statesman • Austrian

Heinz Fischer is an Austrian politician who served as the eighth President of Austria from 2004 to 2016. A member of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), he previously held the position of President of the...

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