Franz Vranitzky

1995

The text of the medal presented reads:

Karlspreis zu Aachen 1995
Franz Vranitzky
Europa wachsen neue Kräfte zu

Vita

1937
1937
Born in Vienna
Degree in Business Administration from the University of World Trade
1960
1960
1961
1961
Transfer to the Austrian National Bank
PhD in Business and Economics
1969
1969
1970
1970
Economic and financial policy advisor to the finance minister
Executive roles at various credit institutions
1976
1976
1984-1986
1984-1986
Federal Minister of Finance
Austrian Federal Chancellor
1986–1997
1986–1997
1988
1988
Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Austria
Austria's successful accession to the EU
1994
1994

Text of the Certificate of Honour

On Ascension Day, 25 May 1995, in the Coronation Hall of the City Hall, the former Imperial Palace, the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen was awarded to the Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, Franz Vranitzky, in recognition of his long-standing, unwavering commitment to the strengthening of Europe, in particular for the integration of the regions of Eastern Europe into the European Union.