<p>An electromagnetic relay having an electromagnetic block (2) with a roughly U-shaped iron core (20) formed with a pair of bent opposing magnetic poles (21a, 21b) at both the ends thereof and with a coil (27) wound therearound via a spool (23); and an armature block (3) with both ends thereof opposing the magnetic poles and with the middle portion thereof pivotally supported. A permanent magnet (28) is disposed between the two opposing magnet poles of the iron core so as to oppose said armature. The permanent magnet is supported by a support member (29) formed integral with the spool of the electromagnetic block. The armature is pivotally supported by the electromagnetic block.</p>
