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CNMC Creates Chief Economist Position to Strengthen Economic Analysis and Artificial Intelligence Use

15 Oct 2026 Effective: 16 Oct 2026 0 views
Who is affected:
CNMC, companies under investigation for competition matters, regulated sectors (energy, telecommunications, transport)

Summary

The CNMC incorporates a Chief Economist and a Subdirectorate of Economic Intelligence to improve its analysis with AI and big data. This position will advise on competition proceedings and market regulation matters.

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Royal Decree 825/2026 amends the CNMC's Organic Statute to create two new positions: the Chief Economist (art. 31 bis) and the Subdirectorate of Economic Intelligence (art. 31 ter). The Chief Economist will report directly to the Presidency with full functional autonomy, advising on competition, regulation and supervis…

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Real Decreto 825/2026, de 14 de octubre, por el que se modifica el Estatuto Orgánico de la Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia, aprobado por Real Decreto 657/2013, de 30 de agosto.

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