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Albert Rivera
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Albert Rivera in 2019
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| Leader of the Citizens Party | |
| In office 9 July 2006 – 11 November 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Inés Arrimadas |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 7 January 2016 – 2 December 2019 |
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| Constituency | Madrid |
| Member of the Catalan Parliament | |
| In office 1 November 2006 – 4 August 2015 |
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| Constituency | Barcelona |
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Alberto Carlos Rivera Díaz
15 November 1979 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Political party | Citizens (2006–2019) People's Party (2003–2005) |
| Domestic partner | Malú (2018–2023) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Ramon Llull University |
Albert Rivera (born 15 November 1979) is a Spanish former politician. He was the leader of a political party called Citizens from when it started in 2006 until 2019. He also served as a member of the Parliament of Catalonia from 2006 to 2015. Later, he was a member of the Spanish national parliament, known as the Congress of Deputies, from 2015 to 2019.
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Early Life and Education
Albert Rivera was born in Barcelona, Spain. He is the only child of Agustín Rivera and María Jesús Díaz. His father's family came from La Barceloneta, a working-class area. His mother moved to Catalonia from a small town in Málaga province.
As a child, Albert spent his summers in his mother's hometown. His parents later started their own business. They moved to La Ametlla and sent Albert to a private school there.
Albert was a talented swimmer. He won the Catalan swimming championships when he was 16. He also played for the Granollers water polo team.
He studied law at ESADE, which is part of Ramon Llull University. He finished his law degree in 2001. In 2002, he earned a master's degree in constitutional law from the same university. He also studied for a year in Finland on an Erasmus scholarship. He took a course in political marketing in the United States. Albert became interested in politics after joining a debating competition during his studies.
Professional Career
After finishing university, Rivera started working. In 2003, he became a legal advisor at La Caixa, a large savings bank. He worked there until 2006. He left his job when he became the president of the Citizens political party.
Political Career
Albert Rivera was chosen as the president of the Citizens party in July 2006. This was when the party was first created. He was re-elected as president in 2007 and again in 2011.
Rivera was first elected to the Parliament of Catalonia in 2006. He served there until 2015. He and the Citizens party did not support Catalan independence. This means they wanted Catalonia to remain a part of Spain.
In November 2019, the Citizens party lost many seats in the national election. After this, Rivera decided to resign as party president. He also left politics to focus on his personal life.
Later Career
After leaving politics, Albert Rivera returned to working in the private sector. From March 2020 to February 2022, he worked at a law firm called Martínez-Echevarría. He became an associate there.
Political Views
Albert Rivera's views on criminal sentences became stricter over time. He supported strong measures for people who commit crimes. He believed in upholding the law and keeping Spain united.
Personal Life
Albert Rivera has two children. He has a daughter with the singer Malú, who was born in June 2020. In July 2023, it was confirmed that they had separated.
See Also
In Spanish: Albert Rivera para niños
