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Ana Mato Adrover
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| Minister of Health of Spain | |
| In office 22 December 2011 – 26 November 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Mariano Rajoy |
| Preceded by | Leire Pajín |
| Succeeded by | Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría (acting) |
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| Born | 24 September 1959 Madrid, Spain |
| Political party | PP |
| Relations | Gabriel Mato (brother) |
| Alma mater | Complutense University of Madrid |
Ana Mato Adrover was born on September 24, 1959, in Madrid, Spain. She is a Spanish politician. From 2011 to 2014, she served as Spain's Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality. This means she was in charge of important areas like healthcare and social support for the country. She stepped down from her role as minister in November 2014 due to a situation that was being investigated.
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Ana Mato's Education
Ana Mato studied at the Complutense University of Madrid. She earned a degree in Political Science and Sociology. These subjects help people understand how governments work and how societies are organized.
After her studies, she also taught at the Spanish National Distance Learning University (UNED). This university allows students to learn from home, which makes education more accessible.
Ana Mato's Career in Politics
Ana Mato has been involved in Spanish national politics since the 1990s. She is a member of the People's Party (PP), which is one of the main political parties in Spain. She was first elected to the Spanish Congress, which is like the parliament where laws are made.
Working in Europe
Between 2004 and 2008, Ana Mato was a Member of the European Parliament. The European Parliament is a group of elected people from different countries in Europe. They work together to make laws and decisions that affect all of Europe.
While in the European Parliament, she was part of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs. This committee focuses on jobs and social issues. She also helped with the Committee on Regional Development and was part of a group that worked with Mexico.
Key Roles and Dates
Ana Mato held several important positions throughout her career:
- 1986-1990: She was a deputy director for the President of Castilla y León, a region in Spain.
- 1991-1993: She was an independent member of the Madrid Assembly. This is a regional parliament for the Madrid area.
- 1993 onwards: She became a national member of parliament for Madrid.
- 2000-2004: She worked as a coordinator for local participation and action. She also served as a spokeswoman for different areas like communications, transport, and science.
- 2003-2004: She was a planning coordinator.
Awards and Recognition
Ana Mato has received an award called the Medal of Merit for Telecommunications. This award recognizes her contributions in the field of telecommunications.
See also
In Spanish: Ana Mato para niños
- 2004 European Parliament election in Spain
