November 24, 2025

Opinion on the reform of the national fiscal framework

January 21, 2026November 24, 2025 by Teresa Lázaro

Access to the opinion Access to the presentation The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) today published its Opinion on the reform of the national fiscal framework, an essential element that encompasses the set of rules, institutions, instruments, and budgetary practices aimed at preserving budgetary stability and the sustainability of public accounts. AIReF analyzes the ... Read more

Cristina Herrero stresses AIReF’s consolidation as a leading institution in public policy evaluation

December 14, 2025November 24, 2025 by Teresa Lázaro

Imagen de Cristina Herrero en en el foro looking at the future de EY. En diálogo con otra persona,

The President of the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF), Cristina Herrero, took part today in the event “Looking at the Future. A view of public policy evaluation”, organised by EY. In her remarks, she underlined how AIReF has consolidated its position as a leading institution in the evaluation of public policies. She outlined how ... Read more

AIReF calls for a comprehensive reform of the national fiscal framework to address its weaknesses and bring it into line with the European framework

January 21, 2026November 24, 2025 by Teresa Lázaro

AIReF has reviewed the national fiscal framework since its introduction and finds that shortcomings in design and implementation have undermined its effectiveness and led to low compliance with fiscal rules It identifies inconsistencies between the various rules in place, coordination problems between administrations, and an excessively strict system of correction measures that is ultimately unusable ... Read more