Alexander Van der Bellen
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
1
Records
Van der Bellen's most distinctive achievement is being the first directly elected Green president of an EU country. That historic win in 2016, repeated in 2022, placed him in a unique position in European politics. His measured leadership during times of political instability has earned him wide respect, and his honors reflect both his academic pedigree and his diplomatic skill.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash
Awarded for long-standing service to the nation.
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Recognized efforts in strengthening German-Austrian relations.
Legion of Honour
Conferred for role in European integration.
Honorary Doctorate
Acknowledged academic and political contributions.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognized contributions to economics and politics.
Rankings & Lists
Top 10 Most Influential Europeans
Top 100 Global Thinkers
Magazine Covers
Der Spiegel
November 2016
The Green President-Elect
Time Europe
January 2017
Leaders Who Matter
Records & Feats
First directly elected Green president of an EU country
Won the 2016 Austrian presidential election as a Green-backed independent candidate, defeating the far-right opponent.