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| colspan="2" style="background: #E0EEEE; font-size: 105%" align="center" | [[Image:Malgrave.jpg|33px]] 13th '''[[Minister of Finance|''Minister of Finance'']] of the [[United Kingdom of Malgrave]]'''
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Born''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | 17th of September, 1955 <br>[[Epping]], [[United Kingdom of Malgrave]]
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| style="font-size: 90%;" | '''Alma mater''' || style="font-size: 90%;" | Royal Epping University
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'''Ernst Hofner''' (born May 21st, 1953) was the 13th [[Minister of Finance (Malgrave)]] of the [[United Kingdom of Malgrave]].
'''Ernst Hofner''' (born May 21st, 1953) was the 13th Minister of Finance of the United Kingdom of [[Malgrave]].


== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==


Ernst Hofner was born in Epping Central Hospital on the 17th of September 1955 to Angela and Harald Hofner during a period of heavy construction and instability for the country. As Harald was a senior planner in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Ernst lived in the centre of the city in a gated community far from the poorer outskirts of the city still suffering a lack of housing and the pollution caused by round the clock construction.
Ernst Hofner was born in Epping Central Hospital on the 17th of September 1955 to Angela and Harald Hofner during a period of heavy construction and instability for the country. As Harald was a senior planner in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Ernst lived in the centre of the city in a tight-knit community far from the poorer outskirts of the city still suffering a lack of housing and the pollution caused by round the clock construction.


During his time at secondary school his teachers noted that he had an aptitude for advanced mathematics and statistics and he was consequently moved into a higher class for that field. It was at [[Royal Epping University]] when Ernst first met with someone outside of his gated community on an extended level, rather shocked at the continued state of some part of the country he developed an interest in politics during his second year and joined the then [[Progressive Party]] in 1975 becoming an advocate of the left-wing economic policies of the party.
During his time at secondary school his teachers noted that he had an aptitude for advanced mathematics and statistics and he was consequently moved into a higher class for that field. It was at Royal Epping University when Ernst first met with someone outside of his community on an extended level, rather shocked at the continued state of some part of the country he developed an interest in politics during his second year and joined the then [[Progressive Party]] in 1975 becoming an advocate of the left-wing economic policies of the party.


After leaving university Ernst accepted a position at Royal Malgravean Finance but found the position to be unfulfilling and quit after a two year stint accepting the role of Chief Financial Officer at a small NGO that dealt with the separation of families in both the combat ridden north and the rural east.
After leaving university Ernst accepted a position at [[MalBank]] but found the position to be unfulfilling and quit after a two year stint accepting a senior position with the [[Ancestral Study|Ancestral Study Group]] as part of an operation that dealt with the separation of families caused by the civil war.


In 1985 the NGO collapsed due to successive attacks against the business from groups linked to terrorist organisations and Ernst finding himself unemployed decided to run in the [[1985 General Election]] ending up third. In the [[1990 Malgravean General Election]] he was selected for the more friendly seat of Helas and easily won the seat with an 8% majority becoming Shadow Minister of Legalised Drugs for the next ten years in opposition.
Ernst continued to work for the ASG until he resigned to run as a candidate for the Progressive Unity Party in [[1985 General Election]] to which he was elected to the Chamber of Representatives and assigned a junior position as the Ministry of Finance.  


== Minister of Finance ==
== Minister of Finance ==


Following the successful election of the PUP in the [[2000 Malgravean General Election]] Ernst was chosen as the Minister of Finance, an expected promotion given his long history with the party and educational background. As the country was exiting isolation Ernst was tasked with reforming the nations tax code and working together with the Ministry of Industry to ensure that state and non-state enterprises could handle the expected increase in competition when foreign companies started opening rival chains in the country alongside the typical roles of budgetary concerns.
Following the successful election of the PUP in the [[2000 Malgravean General Election]] Ernst was chosen as the Minister of Finance, an expected promotion given his long history with the party and educational background. As the country was exiting isolation Ernst was tasked with reforming the nations tax code and working together with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to ensure that state and non-state enterprises could handle the expected increase in competition when foreign companies started opening rival chains in the country alongside the typical roles of budgetary concerns.
 
Ernst has become known for his tough stance on tax avoidance and fiery speeches on income equality and workers rights and has been listed several times in lists detailing the most popular politicians in the country.


== Controversy ==
Ernst has become known for his tough stance on tax avoidance and fiery speeches on income equality and workers rights and has been listed several times in lists detailing the most respected politicians in the country.


Despite strongly supporting legislation that would eventually lead to the destruction and criminalisation of gated communities for non-scientists Ernst has faced fierce criticism from opposition politicians for being detached from society whilst he was growing up.


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Revision as of 18:54, 18 March 2023

Ernst Hofner
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MalFlag.png 13th Minister of Finance of the United Kingdom of Malgrave
Incumbent
Assumed Ministry
1st May 2000
Preceded by
 
Jung Eun-Ji
Succeeded by
 
Nadzieja Brzezicki

Born 17th of September, 1955
Epping, United Kingdom of Malgrave
Nationality Malgravean
Residence
Alma mater Royal Epping University
Political party Progressive Unity Party
Occupation Politician
Spouse Rosalie Hofner
Religion None
Languages Malgravean Ancient, Mystrian Common, High Kouralian, Dornalian Common (German)
Signature

Ernst Hofner (born May 21st, 1953) was the 13th Minister of Finance of the United Kingdom of Malgrave.

Early life and career

Ernst Hofner was born in Epping Central Hospital on the 17th of September 1955 to Angela and Harald Hofner during a period of heavy construction and instability for the country. As Harald was a senior planner in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Ernst lived in the centre of the city in a tight-knit community far from the poorer outskirts of the city still suffering a lack of housing and the pollution caused by round the clock construction.

During his time at secondary school his teachers noted that he had an aptitude for advanced mathematics and statistics and he was consequently moved into a higher class for that field. It was at Royal Epping University when Ernst first met with someone outside of his community on an extended level, rather shocked at the continued state of some part of the country he developed an interest in politics during his second year and joined the then Progressive Party in 1975 becoming an advocate of the left-wing economic policies of the party.

After leaving university Ernst accepted a position at MalBank but found the position to be unfulfilling and quit after a two year stint accepting a senior position with the Ancestral Study Group as part of an operation that dealt with the separation of families caused by the civil war.

Ernst continued to work for the ASG until he resigned to run as a candidate for the Progressive Unity Party in 1985 General Election to which he was elected to the Chamber of Representatives and assigned a junior position as the Ministry of Finance.

Minister of Finance

Following the successful election of the PUP in the 2000 Malgravean General Election Ernst was chosen as the Minister of Finance, an expected promotion given his long history with the party and educational background. As the country was exiting isolation Ernst was tasked with reforming the nations tax code and working together with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to ensure that state and non-state enterprises could handle the expected increase in competition when foreign companies started opening rival chains in the country alongside the typical roles of budgetary concerns.

Ernst has become known for his tough stance on tax avoidance and fiery speeches on income equality and workers rights and has been listed several times in lists detailing the most respected politicians in the country.