About Rafael Calvo Ortega
Lived 1933 – 2025 (aged 92). Rafael Calvo Ortega was a Spanish politician, jurist, lawyer and university teacher.
Rafael Calvo Ortega (26 August 1933 – 27 October 2025) was a Spanish politician who served as Minister of Labour from February 1978 to May 1980. He was also secretary-general of the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD) in 1981 and president of the Democratic and Social Centre (CDS) between 1991 and 1998.
He was constituent senator between 1977 and 1979 and member of the Congress of Deputies between 1979 and 1982.
Under his ministry, the , the basic Spanish labour legislation was approved.
In 2008 he received the Txemi Cantera International Social Economy Prize from ASLE, which recognises "those people and organizations that have stood out for their support to the Social Economy".
Calvo Ortega died on 27 October 2025, at the age of 92.
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Who was Rafael Calvo Ortega?
Spanish politician
When was Rafael Calvo Ortega born?
Rafael Calvo Ortega was born on 26 August 1933 in El Espinar.
When did Rafael Calvo Ortega die?
Rafael Calvo Ortega died on 28 October 2025 in Madrid.
What was Rafael Calvo Ortega's occupation?
Rafael Calvo Ortega was a politician, jurist, lawyer and university teacher.
What nationality was Rafael Calvo Ortega?
Rafael Calvo Ortega was Spanish.
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