Fernando Grande-Marlaska
Background
AI-generatedFernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez is a Spanish judge and politician who serves as Spain's Minister of the Interior.
Role
Grande-Marlaska is the Minister of the Interior of Spain, a position he has held under the Socialist-led government since 2018. In this role he oversees national law enforcement, border control, civil protection, and emergency response coordination, including the Guardia Civil and Policía Nacional.
Background
Before entering politics, Grande-Marlaska served for many years as a judge, including on Spain's National Court, where he handled cases related to terrorism and organized crime. He joined the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) government of Pedro Sánchez as Interior Minister in 2018, a post he has retained through subsequent cabinet reshuffles and coalition governments.
Why they are in the news
In mid-2026 Grande-Marlaska has featured in coverage of large-scale wildfires affecting Spain and neighboring France, which forced the evacuation of over 200,000 people, some by boat. As Interior Minister, he is responsible for coordinating civil protection agencies, emergency services, and cross-border cooperation in response to the disaster.
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