Austrian presidential election, 2004

Presidential elections were held in Austria on 25 April 2004. While the post of President of Austria is a largely ceremonial one, presidential elections are conducted on a party basis and are seen as a test of the relative standing of the major parties.

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Austria - 25 April - 2004 - President of Austria - The major parties

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The victorious candidate was Heinz Fischer of the opposition Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). He defeated Benita Ferrero-Waldner, foreign minister in the ruling conservative coalition led by the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP).

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Heinz Fischer - Social Democratic Party of Austria - Benita Ferrero-Waldner - Austrian People's Party

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