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Austrian People's Party

1945– · 20th century · Also known as ÖVP

The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) is Austria's main Christian democratic and conservative party, founded in April 1945 as the successor of the interwar Christian Social Party. It governed in grand coalitions with the Social Democrats for long periods after 1945 and has supplied many chancellors, from Leopold Figl to Sebastian Kurz. It is organised as a federation of leagues for farmers, business people and employees.

Austrian People's Party
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