Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo facts for kids
Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo García was born on April 12, 1943, in Coria del Río, Spain. He is a Spanish politician who has held important roles in both the Spanish government and the European Parliament. He is known for his work with the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, which is part of the larger Party of European Socialists.
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Who is Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo García?
Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo García is a politician from Spain. Politicians are people who work in government to make decisions and create laws for their country or region. They represent the people who elected them.
Early Life and Political Beginnings
Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo García began his journey in national politics in 1977. He was first elected to the Spanish national parliament as a deputy for Badajoz Province. A deputy is like a representative or a member of parliament who speaks for the people in their area.
Serving in the Spanish Parliament
After his first election, Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo García was re-elected in 1979. This time, he represented Seville Province. He continued to serve as a deputy for Seville until 2004, which means he was a part of the Spanish parliament for many years, helping to shape laws and policies for Spain.
Working for International Cooperation
From 1985 to 1991, Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo García took on another important role. He served as the Secretary of State for International Cooperation and for Ibero-America for Spain. In this job, he helped Spain work with other countries, especially those in Latin America (often called Ibero-America), on various projects and agreements. This role involved building good relationships and helping with development efforts around the world.
Member of the European Parliament
Later in his career, Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo García became a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). The European Parliament is a very important group of elected representatives from all the countries in the European Union. MEPs work together to make laws that affect all the countries in the EU, dealing with topics like trade, environment, and human rights. His time as an MEP allowed him to contribute to decisions that impacted millions of people across Europe.
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At the European Parliament in Strasbourg (2014).
See also
In Spanish: Luis Yáñez para niños
