# First Minister of Wales

> leader of the Welsh Government

**Wikidata**: [Q18996](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18996)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Minister_of_Wales)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/first-minister-of-wales

## Summary

The First Minister of Wales is the head of the Welsh Government and the leader of the devolved administration in Wales. The position was established as part of the devolution of powers to Wales, creating a separate executive authority with responsibility for a range of domestic policy areas. The First Minister serves as the principal political figure representing Wales in dealings with the UK Government and international bodies.The office was founded on May 12, 1999, following the 1997 devolution referendum and the establishment of the National Assembly for Wales.  The First Minister is appointed by the monarch following nomination by the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) and leads a cabinet of ministers responsible for areas including health, education, economic development, and the environment. The position replaced the previous role of Secretary of State for Wales within the UK Government, marking a significant shift in Welsh governance and constitutional arrangements.


## References

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2. [Source](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5dd7y9vqxo)