Andreas Kollross
An Austrian Social Democratic parliamentarian who represented the Thermenregion with a focus on local economic and social policy for seven years.
Born 1971 (age 55)·Austrian politician·Birthday: January 8·Generation X
Biography
Andreas Kollross entered Austria's National Council in 2017, bringing a regional perspective from the Thermenregion, an area south of Vienna known for its wine and thermal spas. A member of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), his political work was grounded in the practical concerns of his district, advocating for job creation, sustainable regional development, and robust social welfare programs. His tenure in parliament coincided with a period of significant coalition shifts and debates over immigration and economic policy in Austria. While not a nationally prominent figure, Kollross operated as a steady, constituency-focused representative, serving on parliamentary committees where he could influence legislation affecting workers and local economies. He served a full term until 2024, exemplifying the role of a dedicated regional voice within a larger national political framework.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Andreas was born in 1971, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andreas Was Born
The biggest hits of 1971
#1 Movie
Fiddler on the Roof
Best Picture
The French Connection
#1 TV Show
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Andreas's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1971Born
Voting age lowered to 18 in the US
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1976Started school
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1984Became a teenager
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1987Could drive
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1989Could vote
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Turned 21
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2001Turned 30
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2011Turned 40
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 50
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 55 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as a Member of the National Council of Austria for the SPÖ from November 2017 to October 2024.
- Represented the electoral district of Thermenregion (Lower Austria) in the federal parliament.
- Was a member of the SPÖ parliamentary group during his term in office.
Did You Know?
Before his political career, he was active in local government and party organizations in Lower Austria.
The Thermenregion constituency he represented includes the famous Baden bei Wien and Wiener Neustadt areas.
“Our work is for the people in the towns and villages, not just the capital.”
