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Ombudsman Board mourns the death of Peter Kostelka

The Austrian Ombudsman Board mourns the loss of Peter Kostelka, who died unexpectedly today at the age of 79. "During his twelve years in office as Ombudsman, Peter Kostelka helped thousands of people obtain their rights," said Ombudswomen Elisabeth Schwetz and Gaby Schwarz as well as Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz: "He did a lot to ensure that the Ombudsman Board was also perceived more widely by the public by promoting cooperation with the ORF in the programme 'Bürgeranwalt'."

Kostelka contributed significantly to the international strengthening of the ombudsman concept by bringing the International Ombudsman Institute IOI to Vienna, where he also served as Secretary General. In his role at the head of the Austrian Seniors' Council, he worked closely with the Austrian Ombudsman Board until the very end. "We will always honour Peter Kostelka's memory. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends, but above all to his wife and children."

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