Alexander van der Bellen

Alexander van der Bellen is an Austrian politician serving as the country's President since 2017. He has a background in economics and academia, and was previously a leader of the Green Party. As President, he plays a mostly ceremonial role but also represents Austria internationally and promotes unity and democratic values. Van der Bellen is known for his pro-European stance, commitment to social justice, and efforts to bridge political divides within Austria. His presidency emphasizes stability, dialogue, and Austria's active participation in the European Union.