Cristina Narbona facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cristina Narbona
First Vice President of the Senate
In office 21 May 2019 – 17 August 2023
President	Manuel Cruz Rodríguez Pilar Llop
Preceded by	Pedro Sanz
President of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party
Incumbent
Assumed office 17 June 2017
Preceded by	Micaela Navarro
Minister of Environment
In office 18 April 2004 – 14 April 2008
Prime Minister	José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
Preceded by	Elvira Rodríguez
Succeeded by	Elena Espinosa
Member of the Senate
In office 21 May 2019 – 17 August 2023
Constituency	Madrid
Member of the Congress of Deputies
Incumbent
Assumed office 17 August 2023
Constituency	Madrid
In office 13 December 2011 – 10 January 2013
Constituency	Madrid
In office 2 April 2004 – 30 April 2008
Constituency	Madrid
In office 21 March 1996 – 5 April 2000
Constituency	Almería
Member of the City Council of Madrid
In office 13 June 1999 – 16 June 2003
Personal details
Born	(1951-07-29) 29 July 1951 (age 74) Madrid, Spain
Political party	Spanish Socialist Workers' Party
Spouse	Josep Borrell ​ (m. 2018)​
Alma mater	Sapienza University of Rome

María Cristina Narbona Ruiz (born 29 July 1951) is a Spanish politician. She held an important role as the First Vice President of the Senate. This is a high-ranking position in Spain's parliament.

She also leads the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). This is one of the main political parties in Spain. From 2004 to 2008, she was the Minister of Environment. She worked in the government led by José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

Cristina Narbona's Early Life and Career

Cristina Narbona was born in Madrid, Spain. When she was 12 years old, her family moved to Rome, Italy. There, she studied and earned a degree in economics.

In 1975, she returned to Spain. She began teaching at the University of Seville. She also worked for the regional government of Andalucia.

Joining the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party

In 1993, Cristina Narbona joined the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). This was a big step in her political career. She then worked in the local government of Madrid in various roles.

Since 2000, she has represented Madrid in the Spanish Congress. This means she helps make laws for the country.

Later Political Roles and Personal Life

On 18 June 2017, she was chosen to be the president of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. This is a very important leadership role within the party.

She has been in a relationship with fellow politician Josep Borrell since 1998. They got married in July 2018. In February 2021, she had a mild case of COVID-19.

Cristina Narbona's Political Ideas

Cristina Narbona has clear views on several important topics. She often shares her ideas in interviews.

Views on Housing

In 2002, Cristina Narbona spoke about the cost of housing in Spain. She believed that housing was too expensive for young people. She asked the government to provide more help in the housing sector.

Views on Energy and Environment

Narbona is against nuclear power. She supports closing nuclear power plants in Spain step by step. She also strongly supports the Kyoto Protocols. These are international agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.

See also

In Spanish: Cristina Narbona para niños