Karlheinz Kopf (born 27 June 1957 in

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left office, the position of Acting President fell jointly to the three presidents of the National Council – Kopf,

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was elected President on 4 December 2016, receiving support from 53.3% of voters and defeating Hofer. Hofer, Kopf, and Bures served as joint acting president until Van der Bellen was sworn into office, which took place on 26 January 2017.

Honours

* : Grand Cross with Diamonds of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein (2017) * Knight of Honor of the

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