Toni Roldán

Who Is Toni Roldán Monés?

Toni Roldán Monés is a renowned Spanish economist and former politician known for his work in economic policies and centrist reforms for Spain’s structural challenges. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Centre for Political Economy (EsadeEcPol) and is a visiting professor in practice at the London School of Economics. Previously, Roldán was the Economics spokesman and head of policy for the Spanish political party Ciudadanos, as well as a member of Parliament for three consecutive terms. His career includes roles at the European Commission, the European Parliament, and as the lead Southern Europe analyst at Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy.

What is his Background?

Toni Roldán’s career combines extensive experience in political and economic analysis. He has worked as an economist at the Directorate General of Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Commission and served as the chief analyst for Southern Europe at Eurasia Group. As a member of Parliament, he excelled in budget negotiations and promoted policies based on efficiency and sustainable growth. He is the co-author of *Recovering the Future: 12 Proposals That Will Change Spain*, along with Luis Garicano, and regularly contributes to *El País*. His insights have been cited in prominent outlets such as the *Financial Times* and the *New York Times*. Academically, he is a PhD candidate in Political Economy at the European Institute of the London School of Economics and holds a Master’s degree in Political Economy from Columbia University.