Gerhard Dörfler
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Gerhard Dörfler is an Austria
n politician
, who is currently serving as Governor
of Carinthia
from October 27, 2008 (acting since October 11), following Governor Jörg Haider
's sudden death in a car accident.
Dörfler is a member of the Freedom Party in Carinthia
(FPK).
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, who is currently serving as Governor
Landeshauptmann
Landeshauptmann is a former German gubernatorial title equivalent to that of a governor of a province or a state....
of Carinthia
Carinthia (state)
Carinthia is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Situated within the Eastern Alps it is chiefly noted for its mountains and lakes.The main language is German. Its regional dialects belong to the Southern Austro-Bavarian group...
from October 27, 2008 (acting since October 11), following Governor Jörg Haider
Jörg Haider
Jörg Haider was an Austrian politician. He was Governor of Carinthia on two occasions, the long-time leader of the Austrian Freedom Party and later Chairman of the Alliance for the Future of Austria , a breakaway party from the FPÖ.Haider was controversial within Austria and abroad for comments...
's sudden death in a car accident.
Dörfler is a member of the Freedom Party in Carinthia
Freedom Party in Carinthia
The Freedomites in Carinthia is a far right political party in Austria, operating in the federal state of Carinthia. Historically, it has been shaped by Jörg Haider...
(FPK).