Alois Mock Prize Goes to Wolfgang Schüssel and Erwin Pröll
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In Vienna on Monday, two well-known ÖVP politicians were honored at the Palais Niederösterreich. Former Federal Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel and Erwin Pröll, former Governor of Lower Austria, received the Alois Mock Prize.
The prize is named after Alois Mock, a former ÖVP politician who served for a long time as Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor. The award honors personalities who have championed Europe and democracy in Austria. The presentation took place at an event in Vienna.
Wolfgang Schüssel served as Federal Chancellor of Austria from 2000 to 2007. During this time, he led a coalition government of the ÖVP and the FPÖ. Erwin Pröll governed Lower Austria as Governor from 1992 to 2017. He is considered one of the most influential regional politicians in the country's history.
The honoring of the two former politicians shows the role they have played in Austrian politics over many years. Further details on the reasoning behind the award were not mentioned in this report.
Sources: NÖN.at - Niederösterreichische Nachrichten
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