Karin Kneissl
Karin Kneissl (born 18 January 1965) is an Austrian diplomat, journalist, and politician, having served as Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2017 and 2019. Prior to assuming her government position, she was a lecturer.
Karin Kneissl | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 18 December 2017 – 3 June 2019 | |
| Chancellor | Sebastian Kurz |
| Preceded by | Sebastian Kurz |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Schallenberg |
| Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe | |
| In office 18 December 2017 – 31 December 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sebastian Kurz |
| Succeeded by | Angelino Alfano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1965 Vienna, Austria |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Wolfgang Meilinger (m. 2018) |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna École nationale d'administration |
Kneissl has advocated for closer relations with Russia and has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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