Carlos Cuerpo Caballero

Carlos Cuerpo Caballero, born in Badajoz in 1980, is a Spanish economist and politician. He has recently been appointed as the First Vice President of the Spanish Government, ascending from his previous role as Minister of Economy. This promotion is part of a minor government reshuffle triggered by the early elections called in Andalusia. Cuerpo Caballero is described as a 'soft technocrat' with a cosmopolitan background, known for his open-mindedness and aversion to political stridency. Similar to his predecessor, Nadia Calviño, he has chosen not to be a member of any political party. His rise to Vice President signifies a continuation of the technocratic approach to economic governance within the Spanish government. His current relevance lies in his key role in shaping and implementing economic policies as the second-highest-ranking member of the government.