Albert Steinhauser
Albert Steinhauser (15 October 1971, Vienna) is a Austrian politician and member of the green party (Grüne).
Political career
Albert Steinhauser began his political career as Student Representative from 1993-1995 and spokesman of the 'Grünalternativen Jugend' (1995 until 1996). In 1998 he was elected to city council of Vienna where he stayed until 2007. From 2002 until 2007 Steinhauser was the local spokesman of the Green party in Vienna. Since 2004 he is a leading member of the national green party. In 2006 Steinhauser was a candidate during the national elections for the National Council (Austrian Parliament), however he was not elected. In 2007 he replaced Terezija Stoisits in the National Council. In 2008 he was re-elected.
Steinhauser played a crucial role during the negociations on the law which rehabilitates victims of Austrofachismus.
Education
Albert Steinhauser attended between1982 and 1990 a State High School in Vienna and studied Law at the University Vienna.
