Felipe González is a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1982 to 1996. He was a key figure in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and played a significant role in modernizing Spain after the end of the Franco dictatorship. His government focused on economic reforms, social policies, and Spain's integration into the European Union. González was born on March 5, 1940, in Sevilla, Spain. He studied law at the University of Seville and became involved in politics during his youth. After his tenure as Prime Minister, he continued to influence Spanish and international politics, working as a consultant and speaker on various global issues.