Fourth Deputy Prime Minister of Spain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fourth Deputy Prime Minister
Coat of arms of Spain
Incumbent Office abolished
Government of Spain Council of Ministers
Style	Excelentísimo/a Señor/a
Member of	Cabinet
Residence	Palacio de la Moncloa
Seat	Madrid, Spain
Nominator	Prime Minister
Appointer	Monarch Countersigned by the Prime Minister of Spain
Term length	No fixed term No term limits are imposed on the office.
Constituting instrument	Constitution of 1978
Formation	13 January 2020 (5 years ago) (2020-01-13)
First holder	Teresa Ribera
Final holder	María Jesús Montero
Abolished	12 July 2021 29 December 2023

The Fourth Deputy Prime Minister is an important job in the Government of Spain. This person is also called the Fourth Vice President of the Government. It's not a job that always exists. The Prime Minister decides if they need someone in this role.

What is the Fourth Deputy Prime Minister?

This job was created on January 13, 2020. It's a newer role in the Spanish government. Teresa Ribera, who was the minister for the environment, was the first person to hold this position.

The Fourth Deputy Prime Minister doesn't have special powers on their own. Their main role is to be part of the Council of Ministers. This council helps the Prime Minister run the country.

When does the Fourth Deputy Prime Minister step in?

The main purpose of this job is to help out if the Prime Minister can't do their job. This might happen if the Prime Minister is away, sick, or if the position is empty.

However, the Fourth Deputy Prime Minister only steps in if the First, Second, and Third deputies are also unable to do so. It's like being a backup for the backups!

Changes to the role

The job was stopped on July 12, 2021. At that time, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez moved Teresa Ribera to become the Third Deputy Prime Minister.

But the role was brought back on November 21, 2023. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez then appointed María Jesús Montero to this position. The role was again stopped on December 29, 2023.

People who held the job

This section lists the people who have served as the Fourth Deputy Prime Minister.

Picture	Name (Born–Died)	Time in office			Political Party		Government	Prime Minister (Time in office)		Ref.
		Started	Finished	How long
	Teresa Ribera (born 1969)	13 January 2020	12 July 2021	1 year and 180 days		PSOE	Sánchez II		Pedro Sánchez (2018–present)
The job was not active during this time.
	María Jesús Montero (born 1966)	21 November 2023	29 December 2023	38 days		PSOE	Sánchez III		Pedro Sánchez (2018–present)

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Vicepresidente cuarto del Gobierno de España para niños

• Deputy Prime Minister of Spain
• Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain
• Third Deputy Prime Minister of Spain