English, Economists Without Borders). Political career Career in state politics In June 2018, Gálvez took over the new Ministry of Knowledge, Research and University of the Junta de Andalucía, the Regional Government of Andalusia, in the government of Susana Díaz, a leading figure in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), Gálvez joined the cabinet reshuffle that followed the appointment of María Jesús Montero as Minister in the Government of Spain that month. Assuming the portfolio of 'Knowledge, Research and University', Gálvez maintained the competences assigned to Economy, including universities, research and technology, together with those of internationalisation of the economy, promotion of self-employment, entrepreneurs and social economy. Also led the dependent corporate public agencies, Andalusian Agency for Foreign Promotion (Extenda) and Andalusian Agency for Entrepreneurship (Andalucía Emprende). Member of the European Parliament Gálvez ran 3rd in the PSOE list (as independent) for the 2019 European election and was elected as Member of the European Parliament. Incorporated to the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) political group, she has been serving since then as vice-president on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament. She is a member of the Commission on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) and on the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA). In addition to her committee assignments, Gálvez is a member of the parliament's delegation for relations with the United States. She is also a member of the Spinelli Group the European Parliament Intergroup on Artificial Intelligence and Digital, and of the European Internet Forum. Recognition 1999 – Ramón Carande Award for Economic History: "Género y Cambio Tecnológico: Rentabilidad Económica y Rentabilidad Política de la Gestión Privada del Monopolio de Tabacos, 1887–1945" ("Gender and Technological Change: Economic Profitability and Political Profitability of the Private Management of the Tobacco Monopoly, 1887–1945", in English). Published in Revista de Historia Económica, 2000. 2007 – Award of the I3 Programme for the incorporation of researchers of excellence into Spanish universities. By the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación del Gobierno de España (Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain). 2011 – Meridiana Award in the "Initiatives promoting the development of values in defence of equality among young people or enterprises" category, in recognition of her academic work and commitment to the gender perspective. By the Instituto Andaluz de la Mujer, Junta de Andalucía. 2014 – Emilio Castelar Award for the Defence of