Günther Hopfgartner (German pronunciation: [ˈɡʏntɐ ˈhɔpfɡaʁtnɐ]; born 12 August 1964) is an Austrian politician and former journalist, who's currently serving as the Leader of the Communist Party of Austria since June 2021.

[4] Hopfgartner is a strong representative of the left and neutrality and a known critic of the impact of globalization and capitalism on the working class.

He insists that the salary cap for KPÖ politicians is made not higher than that of an average skilled worker.

[7] Regarding the Israel–Hamas war, Hopfgartner and his 2024 European Parliament campaign called for an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, demanding "a life free from violence!".

He proposed that instead of supplying "excessive" armaments, Europe should invest in Ukrainian housing, write off its debt, etc.