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Austrian politician who was Chancellor of Austria and chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Austria

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Werner Faymann is an Austrian politician, consultant, and former taxi driver who served as the Federal Chancellor of Austria. Born in Vienna on May 4, 1960, he is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Austria and holds Austrian citizenship. He studied at the University of Vienna and works in Vienna. His religious affiliation is Catholicism, and he speaks German.

Faymann was a candidate in the 2013 Austrian legislative election and worked for the Austrian Federal Government. He has two children. Significant figures associated with him include Michael Häupl, Hans Dichand, and Alfred Gusenbauer. He also completed alternative civilian service.

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Werner Faymann ( German: [ˈvɛʁnɐ ˈfaɪman]; born 4 May 1960) is an Austrian former politician who was Chancellor of Austria and chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) from 2008 to 2016. On 9 May 2016, he resigned from both positions amid widening criticism within his party.

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