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Johanna Mikl-Leitner
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| Governor of Lower Austria | |
| Assumed office 19 April 2017 |
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| Deputy | Udo Landbauer (FPÖ) Franz Schnabl (SPÖ) |
| Preceded by | Erwin Pröll |
| Deputy Governor of Lower Austria | |
| In office 21 April 2016 – 19 April 2017 |
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| Governor | Erwin Pröll |
| Preceded by | Wolfgang Sobotka |
| Succeeded by | Stephan Pernkopf |
| Councilor for Finances of Lower Austria | |
| In office 21 April 2016 – 19 April 2017 |
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| Governor | Erwin Pröll |
| Preceded by | Wolfgang Sobotka |
| Succeeded by | Ludwig Schleritzko |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 21 April 2011 – 21 April 2016 |
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| Chancellor | Werner Faymann |
| Preceded by | Maria Fekter |
| Succeeded by | Wolfgang Sobotka |
| Councilor for Labour, Social Affairs and Families of Lower Austria | |
| In office 25 April 2003 – 21 April 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Franz Blochberger |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Schwarz |
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Johanna Leitner
9 February 1964 Hollabrunn, Austria |
| Political party | People's Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Vienna University of Economics and Business |
Johanna Mikl-Leitner (born Johanna Leitner on February 9, 1964) is an important Austrian politician. She is a member of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP). Since 2017, she has been the governor of Lower Austria, which is like being the leader of that state.
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Growing Up and School
Early Life in Lower Austria
Johanna Leitner was born in Hollabrunn, a town in Lower Austria. She spent her childhood in a village called Großharras. From 1970 to 1974, she went to primary school there.
Education and Studies
After primary school, she attended a grammar school in Laa an der Thaya. This school focused on natural sciences. In 1978, she moved to a business school, also in Laa. She finished her high school studies (called Matura in Austria) in 1983. Later, Mikl-Leitner studied Business Education at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. She earned a Master's degree in Social and Economic Sciences.
Her Professional Journey
From Teaching to Business
From 1989 to 1990, Johanna Mikl-Leitner taught at the same business school where she had studied. After that, she worked at the Federation of Austrian Industries until 1993. This organization represents businesses in Austria. Then, she worked for a publishing company until 1995.
First Steps into Politics
In 1995, Mikl-Leitner started her political career. She became the marketing manager for the Lower Austrian branch of the ÖVP. By 1998, she was the leader of the party in Lower Austria.
Her Political Career
Serving in the National Council
Johanna Mikl-Leitner was a member of Austria's national parliament from October 29, 1999, to April 18, 2003. She represented the ÖVP party there.
Role in Lower Austria's Government
On March 24, 2003, she became a member of the provincial government of Lower Austria. This role is called a Landesrätin, which means she was a councilor for the state.
Becoming a Federal Minister
In 2010, she was chosen as the vice president of the Assembly of European Regions. This group works with regions across Europe. On April 21, 2011, Johanna Mikl-Leitner became Austria's Minister of the Interior. This is a very important job, overseeing national security and public safety. She held this position in the government led by Chancellor Werner Faymann.
Her Family Life
Johanna Mikl-Leitner is married and has two daughters. She lives in Klosterneuburg, a town in Lower Austria.
