Career
With, Austrian Diplomatic Svc., 1957; deputy chief of mission, Washington, 1965-1970; chef de cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs, 1970-1975; ambassador to Spain, 1975-1978; ambassador to The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1978-1981; secretary general foreign affairs and permanent representative, United Nations, Vienna, 1981-1987; executive secretary, Economics Council for Europe, United Nations, since 1987. Acting high commissioner for Refugees United Nations, 1989.