Norbert Steger (born 6 March 1944) is an Austrian

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and former politician for the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). He was the FPÖ party leader from 1980 to 1986, and Vice Chancellor and Minister of Commerce of Austria from 1983 to 1987. Under his leadership of the FPÖ, the party adopted a more liberal program and a less confrontational discourse. He sought to turn the party to become something of an Austrian version of the German

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, focusing on free market and anti-statist policies. His daughter is the National Council member

Petra Steger Petra Steger (born 4 October 1987) is an Austrian politician and member of the National Council for the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). She is also a former professional basketball player. She was educated at the Vienna University of Economics ...

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