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Clara Martinez Alberola

b. 1963

Spanish lawyer

Politician Civil servant
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About Clara Martinez Alberola

Born 1963. Clara Martinez Alberola is a Spanish politician and civil servant.

Clara Martínez Alberola (born 1963 in Valencia) is a Spanish lawyer and a European civil servant. From March 2018 to November 2019, she served as the Head of Cabinet to the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker.

Early life and education Martínez Alberola studied law in Valencia before enrolling at the College of Europe. She speaks English, French, Italian and some Portuguese.

Career Martínez Alberola was one of the first Spanish citizens to join the European Civil Service in 1991, only a few years after her country's accession to the European Union. At the time, she was the first woman to occupy the position of head of cabinet.

On 6 January 2020, Martínez Alberola was appointed Deputy to Deputy Head of the UK Task Force Michel Barnier for the post-Brexit trade negotiations.

Personal life Martínez Alberola is married to Italian lawyer and academic Massimo Merola. The couple lives in Brussels.

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Important facts

Born
1963, Valencia
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, civil servant
Nationality
Spain
Education
University of Valencia
Positions held
President

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Clara Martinez Alberola?

Spanish lawyer

When was Clara Martinez Alberola born?

Clara Martinez Alberola was born in 1963 in Valencia.

What is Clara Martinez Alberola's occupation?

Clara Martinez Alberola is a politician and civil servant.

What nationality is Clara Martinez Alberola?

Clara Martinez Alberola is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clara Martinez Alberola

· Wikidata: Q49669091

· DBpedia: Clara Martínez Alberola

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