Born in 1952. Madrid. Graduate in humanities. Master’s in Human Resources, Pontificia University. Post-graduate diploma from the Institute of Education, Complutense University. Higher post-graduate diploma in Spanish Philology, Menéndez y Pelayo International University. Member of the Madrid Assembly (1995-1996). Head of the private office of the First Deputy Prime Minister (1996-1999). Member of the European Parliament (Committee on Budgets) (1999-2004). Deputy Director of the Juan Valdés Institute, Pontificia University. Lecturer at the Seminario Conciliar, Madrid. Guest Lecturer at Menéndez y Pelayo International University. Lecturer in Pedagogical Renewal, Education Ministry. Technical advisor on cultural matters to Madrid City Council. Adviser to the Madrid European Capital of Culture consortium. MEP since 2012.