Spain prepare crash: Younger athlete and former minister amongst victims

Fátima Báñez

The loss of life of former employment minister Fátima Báñez, 59, was confirmed by the Spanish Confederation of Enterprise Organizations (CEOE), which she chaired.

“Her heat, generosity, and dedication depart an indelible mark on companies and the complete CEOE crew,” it mentioned in a press release.

Báñez served within the authorities beneath former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy from 2011 till 2018, and was the primary girl to carry the function. In 2012, she launched controversial labour reforms that made it simpler for corporations to fireplace folks, sparking mass protests throughout the nation.

Following information of her loss of life, Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso paid tribute to her, saying she could be “deeply missed”.

“Spain loses an important political determine,” she mentioned.