Ernest Lluch

Spanish economist and politician

Ernest Lluch - Leaders & Politicians born 1937
Born

1937
88 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Spain

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An economist and politician from Spain, he served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and was notably involved in the economic policies of the socialist government. Lluch contributed to the development of regional economic strategies and supported initiatives aimed at improving the welfare state during his political career. He was also an advocate for addressing social inequalities through economic reform. Lluch was tragically assassinated in 2000 by the ETA, a Basque separatist group.

Served as a member of the Spanish Parliament

Assassinated by ETA in 2000

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