Regional sovereignty is exercised from within two buildings located very close to each other, next to San Francisco Park, the city's green lung. They are located in the heart of Oviedo's historic center, surrounded by pedestrian streets and monumental buildings, strengthening the link between parliamentary life and the cultural heritage of the Asturian capital.
Presidential Headquarters
Formerly the headquarters of the Oviedo branch of the Bank of Spain, it opened on January 3, 1923. It underwent extensive renovations in the 16s and was inaugurated as the headquarters of the Principality of Asturias on April 1986, XNUMX. It is located on Suárez de la Riva Street, on the corner of Marqués de Santa Cruz Street.
The Bank of Spain's vaults used to be located in the basement. However, during the October Revolution of 1934, rebels raided the bank's branch, smashed open the safe, and stole a huge amount of money. Today, the only remaining elements in the basement are storage areas and a corridor that connects the Presidency's headquarters with the General Assembly, facilitating transit between buildings.
General Assembly of the Principality of Asturias
It occupies the so-called "Regional Palace", initially built for the now defunct Provincial Council, and enjoys a privileged location in the city centre, on Fruela Street. It was built for the Provincial Council Palace, inaugurated in 1910.Provincial architect Nicolás García de Rivero planned and directed the works.
In 1993 the Palace was converted into a parliamentary headquarters. It is where the work of committees, committees, and plenary sessions, parliamentary group meetings, press conferences, periodic debates, the constitution of the Junta, after the elections, the inauguration of the President of the Principality—everything that concerns the political life of the Autonomous Community—is convened. And since it is "the common home," It is open to the public on open days, at least twice a year and also for exhibitions and conferences, and is also a meeting place for institutional meetings, school visits, and group visits.
Presidents in all legislatures
XII Legislature (2023-)
Adrian Barbon Rodriguez (PSOE)
XI Legislature (2019-2023)
Adrian Barbon Rodriguez (PSOE)
X Legislature (2015-2019)
Javier Fernández Fernández (PSOE)
IX Legislature (2012-2015)
Javier Fernández Fernández (PSOE)
VIII Legislature (2011-2012)
Francisco Álvarez-Cascos Fernández (CAF)
VII Legislature (2007-2011)
Vicente Alberto Álvarez Areces (PSOE)
VI Legislature (2003-2007)
Vicente Alberto Álvarez Areces (PSOE)
V Legislature (1999-2003)
Vicente Alberto Álvarez Areces (PSOE)
IV Legislature (1995-1999)
Sergio Marqués Fernández (PP)
III Legislature (1991-1995)
Antonio Ramón Trevín Lombán (PSOE)
II Legislature (1987-1991)
Pedro de Silva Cienfuegos-Jovellanos (PSOE)
First Legislature (1983-1987)
Pedro de Silva Cienfuegos-Jovellanos (PSOE)
Who are the members of the Government of Asturias?
- President: Adrián Barbón Rodríguez
- Vice President and Minister of the Presidency, Demographic Challenge, Equality and Tourism: Gimena Llamedo González
- Minister of Finance and European Funds: Guillermo Peláez Álvarez
- Minister of Territorial Planning, Urban Development, Housing and Citizen Rights: Ovidio Zapico González
- Minister of Science, Business, Training and Employment: Borja Sánchez García
- Health Minister: María Concepción Saavedra Rielo
- Education Advisor: Eva Ledo Cabaleiro
- Minister of Ecological Transition, Industry and Economic Development: Belarmina Díaz Aguado
- Minister of Development, Local Cooperation and Fire Prevention: Alejandro Jesús Calvo Rodríguez
- Minister of Rural Environment and Agricultural Policy: Marcelino Marcos Líndez
- Minister of Social Rights and Welfare: Marta del Arco Fernández
- Minister of Culture, Language Policy and Sports: Ana Vanesa Gutiérrez González
President of the Government of the Principality of Asturias
Adrian Barbon Rodriguez
Graduated in Law from the University of Oviedo (2002).
Political experience:
> Member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party since the age of 18.
> Councillor for the Laviana City Council from 2003 to 2018.
> Deputy Mayor of Laviana City Council between 2003 and 2008.
> Mayor of Laviana City Council from 2008 to 2017.
> Member of the Congress of Deputies at the end of the 10th Legislature.
> President of the Association of Mining Regions of Spain (ACOM) from 2015 to 2018.
> Secretary General of the Asturian Socialist Federation from September 2017 to the present.
> Member of the General Assembly of the Principality of Asturias in the XI Legislature.
> President of the Principality of Asturias since July 20, 2019.
