Javier Arenas (politician) facts for kids
Javier Arenas Bocanegra is a Spanish politician. He was born in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, on December 28, 1957. Although he was born in Seville, he grew up in Olvera, which was his parents' hometown. He is married and has two children. He studied law and also has a master's degree in business management.
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Javier Arenas's Political Journey
Javier Arenas started his political career in the early 1980s. He joined a political group called the Union of the Democratic Centre. He even became the president of their youth organization, called Juventudes Centristas.
Early Roles in Government
From 1983 to 1987, he served as the Deputy Mayor of Seville. This means he was like a vice-leader for the city. After that, he became a member of the Parliament of Andalusia from 1986 to 1989. In this role, he helped make laws for the region of Andalusia. He was also the Vice President of the Justice and Government Commission there.
Serving in the Spanish Parliament
Javier Arenas was a member of the Spanish Congress from 1989 to 1994, and again from 2000 to 2008. He represented the province of Seville in this national parliament. He also represented Seville in the Spanish Senate from 1994 to 2000. The Senate is another important part of Spain's national parliament.
Leadership in the People's Party
He was a very important member of the People's Party (known as PP). From 1991 to 1993, he was the Vice-secretary general of the party. He also led the PP in Andalusia, serving as its president from 1993 to 1999, and again starting in 2004.
Ministerial Positions
Javier Arenas held several important jobs as a minister in the Spanish government.
- From 1996 to 1999, he was the Minister of Employment.
- From 1999 to 2003, he was the Secretary General of the People's Party.
- From 2002 to 2003, he served as the Minister of Public Administration.
Between 2003 and 2004, he was the Second Vice-president and Minister of the Presidency. During this time, he helped create an important law called the Pact for Liberties and Anti-Terrorism in 2000. This was an agreement between the People's Party and the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) to work together against terrorism.
Current Political Work
Today, Javier Arenas is still active in politics. He is the spokesman for the Popular group in the Andalusian Parliament. He also serves as a Senator, representing the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. He is known as a moderate member of his party, meaning he often seeks balanced solutions.
See also
In Spanish: Javier Arenas Bocanegra para niños
- Bárcenas affair
