Editing Franz Jonas (section)

== Mayor of Vienna ==
Jonas became [[mayor of Vienna]] in June 1951 as the previous office holder, his former instructor Körner, became [[president of Austria]]. Jonas served as the Viennese mayor for 14 years.<ref name="Austrian Information 1974"/> Because of his interest in foreign affairs, Jonas made several international trips while he was mayor.<ref name="Austrian Information 1974" /> He emphasised the city's international significance, seeking to revitalise it as a hub for European culture and diplomacy. Jonas was elected to parliament the same year his mayoralty began. He served in the [[Federal Council (Austria)|Federal Council]] from 1951 to 1953 and then moved to the [[National Council (Austria)|National Council]].<ref name="Lentz 2014" /> He held this position until he was elected president in 1965. As mayor, Jonas also served the chairman of the Austrian union of towns and an executive within the [[Council of European Municipalities and Regions]].<ref name="Austrian Information 1974" /> He was generally popular as mayor.<ref name="Lentz 2014" />