Eduardo Madina facts for kids
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Eduardo Madina
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| Secretary General of the Socialist Group in the Congress | |
| Preceded by | Ramón Jáuregui |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Ángel Heredia |
| Member of Parliament for Madrid | |
| Member of Parliament for Biscay | |
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| Born | 11 January 1976 |
| Alma mater | University of Deusto |
Eduardo Madina Muñoz, born on January 11, 1976, is a Spanish politician. He is a member of the Socialist Party. From 2009 to 2014, he was a main leader for his party in the Spanish Parliament.
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Who is Eduardo Madina?
Eduardo Madina is married and has one child. His family has a history of being involved in the Socialist Party. His grandfather was a miner. When he was 17, he joined the youth group of the Socialist Party in the Basque Country.
He studied Contemporary History at the University of Deusto. He also earned a master's degree in European Integration. This means he learned a lot about how European countries work together. He has worked in the European Parliament. This is where laws for many European countries are made. He has also taught about international relations at Spanish universities. Today, he teaches history at Carlos III University in Madrid. He used to host a music show on Radio 3 called "El Archiduc."
In 2012, a group called the World Economic Forum chose him. They picked him as one of the most important young leaders in the world. This was part of their Young Global Leaders (YGL) program.
A Difficult Time: Terrorist Attack
On February 19, 2002, Eduardo Madina was driving to work. A bomb was placed under his car. This attack was carried out by a group called ETA. He was seriously hurt in the attack. He lost part of his left leg because of his injuries. This meant he could no longer play professional volleyball. He had been a player for the UPV Bizkaia team.
Two years later, he received a special award. It was called the Constitutional Merit Medal. He received it along with other people who had been victims of terrorism. The people responsible for the attack were later found guilty. They were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
His Work in Parliament
Eduardo Madina became a member of the Spanish Parliament in 2004. He was elected to represent the area of Biscay. Before this, he was a leader in the Socialist Youth group. He led the group from 2002 to 2005. He is still an important member of the Socialist Party.
While in Parliament, he appeared in a documentary film. It was called The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone. He has always believed in talking to groups like ETA. He felt that talking was important to stop violence. In 2008, he led his party's campaign in Biscay. His party won in that area. In 2009, he became the Secretary General of the Socialist group in Parliament. This meant he was a key leader for his party's members.
Running for Party Leader
In 2014, the Socialist Party had some challenges. Their leader, Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, decided to step down. This meant the party needed a new leader. Eduardo Madina was one of the first people to say that party members should vote directly for the new leader. On June 14, he announced he would run for the position.
His campaign focused on two main ideas. He wanted to fight against corruption in politics. He also wanted to bring back social policies. These policies help people in society. The election was held on July 13. Eduardo Madina came in second place. He received 36% of the votes. Pedro Sánchez won with 48% of the votes. After the election, Madina decided to return to teaching at the university. He did not join the new leader's team.
Important Jobs He Has Held
- City council member for Sestao (1999-2001)
- Leader of the Socialist Youth of the Basque Country (2002-2004)
- Member of Parliament for Vizcaya (2004-2015)
- Secretary General of the Socialist Group in the Congress of Deputies (2009-2014)
- Member of Parliament for Madrid (2016)
Images for kids
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Eduardo Madina speaking at an event.
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo Madina para niños
