When her husband was elected federal president in 1992, she became Austria's first lady. Two years later, Thomas made public that he had a love affair with the much younger diplomat Margot Löffler. Edith left her husband in February 1994, and they were divorced in September 1998; Thomas married Löffler three months later.
When her spouse was elected federal president in 1992, she became Austria's first lady. Two years later, Thomas disclosed a romantic relationship with the much younger diplomat Margot Löffler. Edith left her husband in February 1994 and divorced him in September 1998; Thomas married Löffler three months after.