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Teresa Jiménez-Becerril
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Teresa Jiménez-Becerril
24 July 1961 Sevilla, Spain |
Political party | Partido Popular European People's Party |
María Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio was born on July 24, 1961, in Seville, Spain. She is a Spanish politician, a journalist, and a businesswoman. She served as a Member of the European Parliament for many years.
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Teresa Jiménez-Becerril: A Public Servant
Teresa Jiménez-Becerril has dedicated much of her life to public service. She is known for her work in politics and her efforts to help others.
Becoming a Member of the European Parliament
In 2009, Teresa Jiménez-Becerril was elected as a Member of the European Parliament. This means she represented Spain in the European Union's law-making body. She was part of the Partido Popular. She was re-elected in 2014, continuing her work in Brussels.
Important Roles in Parliament
While in the European Parliament, Teresa Jiménez-Becerril took on several important roles. In 2014, she became the leader of the group that works with Mexico. This group is called the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee. She also helped people with disabilities. She was a member of the European Parliament Intergroup on Disability. This group works to make life better for people with disabilities.
Since 2020, she has also been a part of the Spanish team in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). There, she works on committees that deal with legal issues, human rights, and social well-being.
Other Important Activities
- Fundación Alberto Jiménez-Becerril contra el Terrorismo, President
Teresa Jiménez-Becerril became the President of the Jiménez Becerril Foundation in 2002. This foundation works against terrorism. It helps people who have been affected by acts of violence.
External Links
- Fundación Alberto Jiménez-Becerril www.fundacionalbertojimenez-becerril.org
See also
In Spanish: Teresa Jiménez-Becerril para niños