Spanish politician (born 1968)
Isabel García Tejerina (Valladolid, 9 October 1968) is a Spanish politician of the PP.[1]
Early life and education
García Tejerina has a Master's from University of California, Davis in Agricultural Economy, a Bachelor's in Law from the University of Valladolid and a degree in agricultural engineering from the Technical University of Madrid.[2]
Political career
García Tejerina served as General Secretary of Agriculture and Feeding of Spain for two periods: from April 2000 to April 2004 and from February 2012 to April 2014. She was Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fishers, Food and Environment from 28 April 2014 until 1 June 2018, when a vote of no-confidence against Mariano Rajoy ousted the government.[3][4] Her re-appointment caused some criticism by Spanish environmentalists.[5]
Other activities
- Iberdrola, Independent Member of the Board of Directors (since 2021)[6]
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