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Article: Who's who in the EU A guide to the member governments.(European Union)(Brief Article)
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- October 1, 2000
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AUSTRIA
Republic, with President Thomas Klestil, of center-right Austrian People's Party, as head of state. Bicameral legislature of the Bundesrat, which is elected by proportional representation, and the Nationalrat, which is directly elected by popular vote and is controlled by a coalition headed by Chancellor Wolfgang Schussel, also of the People's Party Last election was in October 1999. Protracted negotiations led to inclusion of far right Freedom Party in government formed in February 2000. Next election due by October 2003.
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