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Ricardo Cortés Lastra
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| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 14 July 2009 – 30 June 2014 |
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| Constituency | Spain |
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| Born | 23 September 1969 (age 55) Castro Urdiales, Cantabria, Spain |
| Political party | Spanish Socialist Workers Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Ricardo Cortés Lastra is a Spanish politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament. This means he helped make laws for Europe. He represented Spain from 2009 to 2014. He was part of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party.
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What is the European Parliament?
The European Parliament is like a big meeting place. People from many European countries work together there. They make decisions that affect everyone in Europe. Members are called MEPs. They are chosen by citizens to represent them.
Ricardo Cortés Lastra's Role
Working for Europe
Ricardo Cortés Lastra was an MEP for five years. He started in 2009 and finished in 2014. During this time, he worked on important committees. These committees help shape policies for the European Union.
Leading Committees
From 2010 to 2014, Mr. Cortés Lastra was the Chair. He led the Delegation to the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee. This group worked to improve relations between the European Union and Mexico. They discussed trade, culture, and other important topics.
He also served as Vice-Chair. This was for the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly. He held this role from 2009 to 2010. This assembly brings together lawmakers from Europe and Latin America. They work on common goals and understanding.
See also
In Spanish: Ricardo Cortés para niños
