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SWV Elects Bernd Hinteregger as New Leader, Promising 'Red Economy' and Practical Change

Hinteregger's election signals a shift in the SWV's approach, with a focus on practical experience and media presence. His first tasks include reducing bureaucracy and improving conditions for tech companies.

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SWV Elects Bernd Hinteregger as New Leader, Promising 'Red Economy' and Practical Change

The Social Democratic Economic Association (SWV) has elected Bernd Hinteregger as its new leader. The 50-year-old hotelier from Carinthia, with a strong business background, won 85.52 percent of the votes in the 2025 Economic Chamber Elections. He succeeds long-standing president Christoph Matznetter, who will remain involved as honorary president.

Hinteregger brings a wealth of experience to the role, having founded the HB1 hotel chain and appearing as an investor on the show '2 Minutes 2 Million'. His election is seen as a strategic restart for the SWV, with a focus on media presence and practical experience. As chairman, his first tasks include reducing bureaucracy, improving protection for the self-employed, and creating fairer conditions for tech companies.

Hinteregger's 'red economy' combines social democratic values with entrepreneurial thinking. His key goals include promoting future industries, creating secure jobs, rewarding performance, and curbing speculation. The 2025 Economic Chamber Elections will be the first test of Hinteregger's leadership and his ability to expand the SWV's position and deliver concrete successes to its members.

Bernd Hinteregger's election as the new leader of the SWV signals a shift in the association's approach, with a renewed focus on practical experience and media presence. With a strong business background and clear goals, Hinteregger is set to lead the SWV into the future, building on the legacy of outgoing president Christoph Matznetter.

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