Fátima Báñez

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María Fátima Báñez García (6 January 1967 – 28 October 2026) was a Spanish politician, economist and jurist. A member of the People's Party, she was Minister of Employment and Social Security from 2011 until 2018. She was the first woman in the office. During her time as Minister for Employment and Social Security, Báñez spearheaded the 2012 labour reform, which led to protests and general strikes; and a reform of the pension system in 2013. She was also member of the Congress of Deputies between 2000 and 2019, and acting Minister of Health in 2016. Báñez died in the 2026 Toledo train collision.

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