Jesús María Eguiguren Imaz (born 2 June 1954, Aizarnazabal, Gipuzkoa) is a Spanish academic, jurist, politician, and member of the Socialist Party of the Basque Country–Basque Country Left (PSE-EE). Eguiguren served as a member of the Basque Parliament from 1983 to 2012, including a tenure as the second President of the Basque Parliament from 8 January 1987 until 18 December 1990. He later became the President of the PSE-EE-PSOE political party from 2002 to 2014.
Jesús Eguiguren | |
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2nd President of the Basque Parliament | |
In office 8 January 1987 – 18 December 1990 | |
Preceded by | Juan José Pujana |
Succeeded by | Joseba Leizaola |
Member of the Basque Parliament | |
In office 23 January 1983 – 19 November 2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jesús María Eguiguren Imaz 2 June 1954 Aizarnazabal, Gipuzkoa, Spain |
Political party | PSE-EE |
Spouse | Rafaela Romero |
Life
editHe studied Law at the University of the Basque Country. In the 2000s, Eguiguren represented the government during peace talks with ETA.[1]
Eguiguren was born in Aizarnazabal, Gipuzkoa, in 1954.[1] He is married to Rafaela Romero, a lawyer and member of the Basque Parliament.
References
edit- ^ a b Aizpeolea, Luis R. (October 20, 2015). "Jesús Eguiguren, expresidente del PSE y negociador con ETA: El País Vasco es hoy el territorio más pacífico de España". El País. Retrieved 15 March 2017.