Heinz Fischer

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Heinz Fischer's career is marked by a long tenure as president of the National Council and as federal president, making him one of the most experienced politicians in Austria's Second Republic. His re-election in 2010 was a historic first, and his diplomatic outreach, including the 2013 visit to Iran, demonstrated a commitment to dialogue. His post-presidency work with the Ban Ki-moon Centre underscores his continued relevance in global governance.

AwardsHeinz Fischer has received numerous high-level national and international honours, including the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria (1995), the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1998), and the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2004). He holds honorary doctorates from the University of Graz and the University of Vienna.

Honours & Distinctions

Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash

Republic of Austria·1995

One of Austria's highest civilian awards.

Order of Merit

Federal Republic of Germany·1998

Awarded for contributions to German-Austrian relations.

Grand Cross of the Order of Merit

Italian Republic·2004

Recognizing his diplomatic efforts.

Honorary Doctorate

University of Graz

Acknowledging contributions to law and politics.

Honorary Doctorate

University of Vienna

Acknowledging contributions to law and politics.