José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is a Spanish politician who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2011. As leader of the Socialist Party (PSOE), he focused on progressive reforms, including legalizing same-sex marriage, expanding women's rights, and promoting historical memory laws. He also withdrew Spanish troops from Iraq and launched the UN-backed Alliance of Civilizations to foster intercultural dialogue. After leaving office, Zapatero remained active in diplomacy and international affairs.
