Rueda opts for continuity, appointing Ángeles Vázquez and Nicolás Vázquez as ministers

The President of the Xunta maintains the Galician Government's structure, highlighting the experience of the new members in Social Policy and Environment.

Rueda aposta pola continuidade e nomea a Ángeles Vázquez e Nicolás Vázquez conselleiros

Consellería de Política Social (Xunta de Galicia) · 2026-10-27

The President of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, confirmed continuity in the Galician Government by appointing Ángeles Vázquez as Minister of Social Policy and Equality and Nicolás Vázquez as Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

The President of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, attended this morning at Pazo de Raxoi the swearing-in of Ángeles Vázquez as the new Minister of Social Policy and Equality and Nicolás Vázquez as the new Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Rueda referred to the Galician Executive as “a team that works,” thus opting for continuity in the Government.
The regional leader wished luck to the new Minister of Social Policy, Ángeles Vázquez, whom he described as a “workhorse” due to her extensive experience in managing complex areas. Rueda expressed his conviction that Vázquez is “a safe bet” in a fundamental area for the Xunta.
Regarding the new head of Environment, Nicolás Vázquez, he highlighted his professionalism, rigor, and knowledge of the Administration's internal workings, recalling his previous roles as Deputy Secretary General of the Vice-presidency and Secretary General of Industry.
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"He thanked the work and achievements of the former Minister of Social Policy and Equality, Fabiola García, wishing her luck in her new endeavors."

Alfonso Rueda · President of the Xunta
Fabiola García was highlighted as “the longest-serving Minister of Social Policy and Equality in all of Spain,” with eight years at the helm of the ministry.
Based on information from the official source: Consellería de Política Social (27/10/2026)