Javier Sáenz de Cosculluela facts for kids

Javier Sáenz de Cosculluela in 1990, visiting an exhibition.

Javier Luis Sáenz de Cosculluela (born October 11, 1944, in Logroño, Spain) is a politician and lawyer from Spain. He worked as a Minister in the Spanish government for several years. He served during the time Felipe González was Prime Minister.

About Javier Sáenz de Cosculluela

Javier Sáenz de Cosculluela studied law at the University of Barcelona. He chose to focus on labor law, which deals with rules for workers and jobs.

In the 1970s, he was active in politics. He worked against the government of Francoist Spain, which was a time when Spain was ruled by a dictator. He secretly joined the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and the General Union of Workers in 1973. He also helped start the Socialist Federation in a region called La Rioja.

His Political Journey

In 1977, Javier Sáenz de Cosculluela was chosen as a Deputy for the Congress from Logroño. A Deputy is like a representative who helps make laws for the country. He was re-elected five more times, serving until 1996.

During his time in government, he became the Minister of Public Works and Transport. This important job meant he was in charge of things like roads, bridges, and transportation systems in Spain.

Important Roles He Held

• General Secretary of the PSOE of La Rioja (1973-1981): He led the Socialist Party in the region of La Rioja.
• Deputy for La Rioja in the Congress of Deputies (1977-1996): He represented the people of La Rioja in the national parliament.
• General Secretary of the Socialist Group in the Congress of Deputies (1981-1982): He was a key leader for the Socialist Party members in the Congress.
• Spokesperson of the Socialist Group in the Congress of Deputies (1982-1985): He was the main person who spoke for the Socialist Party in the Congress.
• Minister of Public Works and Transportation of Spain (1985-1991): He was in charge of public building projects and transport for the whole country.