María González Veracruz facts for kids

María González Veracruz (born on July 11, 1979, in Murcia, Spain) is a Spanish politician. She has been involved in politics since a young age, working to represent people and make a difference in her country.

Early Life and Education

María González Veracruz grew up in Murcia, a city in southeastern Spain. She studied biochemistry at the University of Murcia. As part of her studies, she even gained experience in molecular genetics research in Leipzig, Germany.

Starting in Politics

María began her political journey early, joining the Young Socialists, a group for young people interested in the Socialist Party (PSOE). She was the Secretary General of the Young Socialists from 2003 to 2009, which means she was a main leader of the group.

In 2008, a former Prime Minister of Spain, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, chose María to be a secretary in the PSOE's main executive committee. This was a big step in her career.

Since 2003, María has been a member of the PSOE's regional committee in Murcia. She also joined the PSOE's national committee in 2004, helping to shape the party's direction across Spain.

Key Political Roles

María González Veracruz has held several important positions in Spanish politics:

Serving in the Spanish Parliament

From 2011 onwards, María became a Deputy in the Congress of Deputies, which is like the main parliament of Spain. As a Deputy, she represented the Region of Murcia and worked on national laws and policies.

Working for Murcia's Region

Before joining the national parliament, María was a Regional Deputy in the Regional Assembly of Murcia from 2007 to 2011. In this role, she focused on important areas like housing, youth issues, and promoting research, innovation, and new technologies within her region.

Promoting Innovation

From 2008 to 2012, María was in charge of Innovation and New Technology for the PSOE's national executive committee. In this role, she helped create new laws and strategies to boost science and technology in Spain. Some of her work included:

• Helping to develop the Law on Science and Innovation.
• Supporting the idea of "Young Innovative Companies."
• Working on the State Innovation Strategy.
• Contributing to the Sustainable Economy Act.

These projects aimed to make Spain more modern and competitive through new ideas and technologies.

Committee Work

María also served on various committees in the Spanish Parliament, where specific topics are discussed in detail:

• She was part of the Joint Commission for Relations with the Court of Auditors in early 2012.
• She served on the Committee on Industry, Energy, and Tourism in early 2012.
• She was a spokesperson for the Commission of Economy and Competitiveness in early 2012.

These roles allowed her to focus on specific areas that impact people's daily lives and the country's economy.

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See also

In Spanish: María González Veracruz para niños