Election
The Socialists lose their absolute majority in the Nationalrat, Kreisky declines to form a minority Government and resigns, nominating Fred Sinowatz, his Minister of Education, as his successor
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1983 in Austria
Explore 8 historical events and records for Austria in 1983.
Historical records for Austria in 1983
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April
Resignation of Bruno Kreisky
The Socialists lose their absolute majority in the Nationalrat, Kreisky declines to form a minority Government and resigns, nominating Fred Sinowatz, his Minister of Education, as his successor
May
Socialist & Freedom Party
Leads a new coalition Government, Socialist & Freedom Party
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Austria
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Other events (month unknown)
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the SPO
Foreign Secretary of Austria
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Resignation of Bruno Kreisky
Kreisky resigns & is replaced by Sinowatz
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