Fátima Báñez 1967 – 2026

Biography

# Fátima Báñez

Spanish politician Fátima Báñez made history as the first woman to serve as Minister of Employment and Social Security, holding the influential post from 2011 to 2018. With credentials as both an economist and jurist, Báñez brought serious intellectual firepower to one of Spain’s most critical government roles during a transformative period for the nation’s workforce and social programs.

Born January 6, 1967, in San Juan del Puerto, Báñez built a career at the intersection of law, economics, and public policy. Her seven-year tenure as employment minister cemented her legacy as a trailblazer in Spanish politics, breaking ground for women in high-level government positions. She passed away on October 28, 2026.