Hermann Schützenhöfer

52 years as a politician with all the ups and downs

Hermann Schützenhöfer with his wife Marianne(Bild: sepp pail)

"Krone" series on the Styrian state elections in the fall: How Hermann Schützenhöfer's lifelong dream came true "at the last minute" and why nothing works without his wife Marianne.

Hello, Hermann!", "Greetings, Mr. Governor!" - When Hermann Schützenhöfer, black suit, tie, hands clasped behind his back, strolls through Herrengasse in Graz, you would think he was still in office. You know the "Schützi". Although he has been out of office since 2022, the 72-year-old is still part of the provincial political "inventory": honorary chairman of the Styrian ÖVP, a welcome guest at numerous events, honorary senator of three Styrian universities. Retirement looks different.