Minister for European and International Affairs Michael Spindelegger of Austria

Spindelegger was born in Mödling, Lower Austria.

Spindelegger is married, and has two sons.

From 1982 to 1983, Spindelegger was Assistant Lecturer and Researcher at the Institute of Criminal Law, University of Vienna.

From 1992 to 1993, Spindelegger was Member of the Federal Council of Austria.

From January 1995 to October 1996, Spindelegger was Member of the European Parliament.

Since 2 December, 2008, Spindelegger is Foreign Minister of Austria.

In May 2004, Spindelegger received the "Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver with Star for Services to the Republic of Austria" (Großes Silbernes Ehrenzeichen mit dem Stern für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich.

Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said that the danger of the Soviet-era.

Vienna - Michael Spindelegger is set to become foreign minister in Austria's new coalition cabinet, his conservative People's Party said Monday, after incumbent Ursula Plassnik stepped down Sunday over a dispute on European Union referenda.

Hamas must renounce violence once and for all, and Israel must finally allow the supply of vital goods to the civilian population in Gaza," Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said in a statement.

Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger had already opened the Conference with a speech praising the long-established Arab-European relations, particularly the Arab-Austrian ties.