Resignation of INE chief sparks criticism of Government intervention

But he categorically denies that there was pressure from the department headed by Vice President Nadia Calviño to force the INE president to resign. They point out that Rodriguez de Poo (appointed in 2018) has already communicated his willingness to step down “long ago”, adding that the Government has offered the former head of the INE the possibility to continue cooperation with the Economy. a consultant or other corporate figure. Economy expects to complete “in the coming weeks” appointment process a new president, where they ensure that different profiles are valued.

Association of Statisticians

don’t have the same impression Association of Senior State Statisticians (Aese), from where it is highlighted in the validity period of more than 30 years Public Statistics Function LawNo president of the INE has been dismissed or invited to step down “without mediating a change of government”. For this professional association integrated into the Federation of Associations of High Bodies of the State General Administration (sacrifice), “what is an unprecedented novelty is that the INE Statistics figures from the Government itself and specifically the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation are as relevant as they are. CPI or GDPMonths ago, Aese announced that an unofficial statistic called the ‘Daily Activity Indicator’ (given it is not included in the National Statistical Plan) has been created to compare it to the GDP itself, from the Ministry itself,” Aese said.

As rumors abounded that Rodriguez de Poo was leaving, hours before his resignation for “personal reasons” became known, this professional association warned that “the eventual dismissal of the INE president could be interpreted by – which did not happen”. as a society Assault on the independence of the instituteGiven the fact that the figures published by the INE on some relevant statistics, such as those mentioned above, are not in line with the Government’s economic forecasts. At the moment, Spain’s official statistics are used before both our partners in the European Union and users themselves”.

Unity CSIF, For its part, it is demanding from the Government “explanations on the reasons that motivated” the resignation of the Rodriguez Poo chairman, which was announced Monday night. CSIF regrets the “conditions leading to his resignation” following rumors of his dismissal by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and expresses its support for the staff of “INE, a historically owned organization”. impeccable image and reliability” and points out that the Government’s “lack of objectivity” criticism affects the public system. The Association advocates “the impartiality and transparency of the institution in the collection of data and its absolute independence from any Government”.

Feijóo’s review

PP leader from the opposition, Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, speaks directly of “giving up” (not resignation) and considers it a “mistake” and “bad news” for Spain’s “credibility”, “credibility” and “reputation”, especially Spanish statistics “they” well done” and “proper” methodology”. Feijóo warned, “Seeing how the director of the INE was dismissed because the government did not agree with the official statistics on economic growth and inflation is a mistake that undoubtedly affects the reputation, credibility and reputation of the Kingdom of Spain.” Feijóo. ) summer course organized by

The People’s Group announced that it would request Vice-President Nadia Calviño to appear at the Congress of Deputies to make statements regarding the resignation of the INE president.

Independence

Arriving at the same forum, the CEOE president said, Antonio Garamendi also intervened in the discussion: “I cannot go into the question of why and how the resignation of the INE president happened, but in any case I claim and defend the independence of the body. I think it is the foundation, it is. It is an extremely prestigious institution It has always been, and it is very important for everyone to analyze the problems” . The head of businessmen stressed that the CEOE gave its “clear support” to the government. Bank of Spain and its governor Pablo Hernández de Cos—an institution that has been criticized in recent weeks by Minister José Luis Escrivá—and Independent Authority for Financial Responsibility Spain (AIReF) and its president, Cristina Herrero Sanchez.