Brussels Urges Fiscal Authority to Ignore Ministry

The European Commission responded to a report by El Mundo regarding the appointment of a subordinate to Maria Jesus Montero to lead the AIReF. The Commission stated the process must be transparent, while Brussels is urging the new Fiscal Authority not to receive instructions from the Ministry of Finance. This dispute centers on Spain's compliance with EU directives and the independence of the AIReF.

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