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Cristóbal Montoro
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| Minister of Finance of Spain | |
| In office 22 December 2011 – 1 June 2018 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I (2011–2014) Felipe VI (2014–2018) |
| Prime Minister | Mariano Rajoy |
| Preceded by | Elena Salgado (Finance) Manuel Chaves (Public Administration) |
| Succeeded by | María Jesús Montero (Finance) Meritxell Batet (Civil Service) |
| In office 28 April 2000 – 17 April 2004 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Prime Minister | José María Aznar |
| Preceded by | Rodrigo Rato |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Solbes |
| Secretary of State for Economy of Spain | |
| In office 20 July 1996 – 31 March 2000 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Prime Minister | José María Aznar |
| Preceded by | Manuel Conthe |
| Succeeded by | José Folgado |
| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 13 January 2016 – 21 May 2019 |
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| Constituency | Madrid |
| In office 1 April 2008 – 13 December 2011 |
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| Constituency | Madrid |
| In office 28 March 2000 – 2 July 2004 |
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| Constituency | Jaen |
| In office 21 June 1993 – 28 May 1996 |
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| Constituency | Madrid |
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 20 July 2004 – 1 April 2008 |
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| Constituency | Spain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1950 Cambil, Spain |
| Political party | People's Party (until 2025) |
| Education | Autonomous University of Madrid (Economics, until 1973; Doctorate until 1981) |
Cristóbal Ricardo Montoro Romero was born on July 28, 1950, in Cambil, Spain. He is a Spanish economist and a former politician from the People's Party. He held important roles in the Spanish government.
He served as the Minister of Finance from 2000 to 2004. Later, he was the Minister of Finance and Public Administration from 2011 to 2016. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Minister of Finance and the Civil Service. His time as minister ended when the government led by Mariano Rajoy lost a special vote in parliament. This vote meant the government had to step down.
Montoro also represented different areas in the Congress of Deputies, which is like the Spanish parliament. He represented Madrid from 1993 to 1996 and again from 2016 to 2019. He also represented Jaén from 2000 to 2004 and Seville from 2011 to 2016.
His first job in government was as the Secretary of State for the Economy. This was during the first government of José María Aznar. In this role, he strongly supported Spain joining the Eurozone. The Eurozone is a group of European Union countries that use the euro as their currency. After Aznar's government was re-elected in 2000, Montoro became the Minister of Finance.
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Cristóbal Montoro's Political Career
Serving in the European Parliament
After the People's Party lost the 2004 Spanish general election, Montoro was elected as a Member of the European Parliament. This meant he worked with other politicians from across Europe. He was part of the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. This committee deals with money and financial rules for Europe.
He also helped with the Committee on Budgets, which looks at how money is spent. He was involved in groups that worked with countries in the Andean Community (South America) and African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries.
Returning to Spanish Politics
Montoro came back to the Spanish Congress in 2008. He became the main spokesperson for the Popular Party on economic matters. He held this role until his party returned to power in 2011.
In the first government led by Mariano Rajoy, Montoro became the Minister of Finance and Public Administration. This job involved managing the country's money and how public services are run. In Rajoy's second government, which started in 2016, Montoro continued in a similar role. His ministry was reorganized, and he became the Minister of Finance and the Civil Service.
Retirement from Politics
In 2019, Cristóbal Montoro decided not to run for re-election to Congress. This marked his retirement from active political life.
In July 2025, news reports discussed claims about a company linked to Montoro. This company reportedly received money from energy businesses while he was a minister. Montoro stated he had no ties to the company since 2008. He resigned from the People's Party because of these reports.
Education and Professional Life
Montoro's Academic Background
- 1973: He earned a degree in Economics from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). He received a special award for his excellent academic performance.
- 1981: He completed his Doctorate in economics from the same university, UAM.
Career Highlights
- 1982-1988: He worked as an assistant lecturer and then a deputy professor in public finance at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
- Since 1989: He has been a professor of public finance at the University of Cantabria.
- He also worked as an economist and director of studies.
- 1996-2000: He was a member of the boards of directors for major Spanish companies like Telefónica, Iberia, Endesa, and SEPI.
- Since 1999: He has been a member of the National Executive Committee of the People's Party.
- 1993-1996, 2000-2004, 2008-2019: He served as a member of the Congress of Deputies.
- 1996-2000: He was the Secretary of State for the Economy.
- 1996-2000: He represented Spain in various international economic and financial groups.
- 2000-2004: He held the position of Minister of the Treasury.
- 2011-2016: He was the Minister of the Treasury and Public Administrations.
- 2016–2018: He served as the Minister of the Treasury and Civil Service.
Honors and Awards
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Order of Charles III
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
See also
In Spanish: Cristóbal Montoro para niños
- Ministry of Economy and Finance of Spain
- Spanish Government
