Elvira Fernández

Elvira Fernández is the wife of Mariano Rajoy, former Prime Minister of Spain. Before her husband's political career, she worked at Telefónica, a major telecommunications company. Upon his election as president, she opted for an unpaid leave of absence from her job. During Rajoy's tenure, Fernández faced scrutiny over her transition from a corporate career to the role of the First Lady, which traditionally lacks formal guidelines in Spain, leading to ongoing discussions about the responsibilities and limitations of such positions.