Cristina Herrero

Cristina Herrero is the former president of the Autoridad Independiente de Responsabilidad Fiscal (AIReF), Spain's independent fiscal watchdog. She recently concluded her six-year term, and her departure is newsworthy due to her public criticisms of the Spanish government's economic policies. Specifically, Herrero has warned that the government's 'anti-crisis' spending plan will lead Spain to violate EU spending rules this year. She has also alluded to facing "desvelos, obstculos y dificultades" during her tenure, suggesting challenges in maintaining AIReF's independence and critical stance. Her statements highlight concerns about the government's fiscal transparency and adherence to budgetary regulations, particularly in light of the appointment of Inés Olóndriz, a former high-ranking official from the Ministry of Finance, as her successor. The European Commission has also weighed in, urging the new AIReF leadership to remain independent from government influence.