Brussels urges the new Fiscal Authority to 'not receive instructions' from the Ministry: 'Spain must ensure compliance with the directive'
The European Commission has urged Spain's new Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) to maintain independence from government directives in the appointment of its leadership.
The Council of Ministers agrees to propose Inés Olóndriz as president of the Airef
The Spanish Council of Ministers has proposed Inés Olóndriz as the new president of the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (Airef), pending approval from Congress amid concerns regarding her impartiality.
The Government accumulates 40 partisan appointments in regulatory and technical bodies of the State's economy with AIReF
The Spanish government continues to fill independent economic institutions with partisan appointments, having reached 40 such appointments across various regulatory bodies without opposition consensus.
Inappropriate Appointment
The proposed appointment of Inés Olóndriz to head the Airef raises concerns about impartiality in independent institutions due to her prior role in the Ministry of Finance.
Olóndriz, Montero's candidate to chair the AIReF with 'independence', said in the minutes: 'In the event of disagreement, the minister's criteria must prevail'
The article discusses María Jesús Montero's appointment of Inés Olóndriz as the new president of the AIReF, highlighting concerns about the independence of the institution given Olóndriz's close ties to the government.
Montero proposes her current subordinate, who designed the debt reduction and new funding model, as 'independent' to head the Fiscal Authority.
The Spanish Treasury has proposed Inés Olóndriz to head the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF), emphasizing her qualifications and experience.
Cristina Herrero: 'The Airef is annoying because any fiscal supervisor is'
Cristina Herrero, the president of Spain's Fiscal Authority, expresses concerns over government interference in fiscal independence as she concludes her term.
Cristina Herrero, president of the Fiscal Authority: "I hope my successor does not come from the Government. It is key that the AIReF preserves its independence"
Cristina Herrero discusses her departure from the AIReF after six years, emphasizing the importance of her successor's independence from the government.
The Minimum Income Only Reaches 20% of Households in Poverty
The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (Airef) reports that the Minimum Vital Income (IMV) only benefits 20% of households in poverty, suggesting that it could help up to 50% if bureaucratic obstacles are removed.
Young women who have already been on sick leave, working in large companies with an average salary, are at greater risk of temporary incapacity
In Spain, young women previously on sick leave, employed in large companies with medium salaries, are identified as being at a higher risk for receiving temporary incapacity benefits according to the AIReF's profiling analysis.
AIReF proposes more control of Social Security in light of the increase in workers' medical leave
The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) has called for increased oversight of Social Security regarding the rise in medical leave among workers, linking longer absences to healthcare wait times.
The Airef points to Social Security for 'neglect of duties' in controlling sick leave
The Airef has criticized Social Security for neglecting its responsibilities in managing sick leave, suggesting earlier intervention to prevent costly long-term cases.
Airef denounces the "structural deficiency" in the management of sick leave in Spain and warns of the risk of "unnecessary extensions"
The Independent Fiscal Authority (Airef) highlights a structural deficiency in the management of temporary incapacity in Spain, noting a 60% increase in cases since 2017 and a rise in average sick leave duration.
AIReF attributes the increase in medical leave to regulations approved with Sánchez since 2018, waiting lists, and collective agreements
The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) reports that regulations since 2018 under Pedro Sánchez's government, along with collective agreements and overloaded waiting lists, have led to a nearly 60% rise in medical leave cases since 2017.