Irene Matías

Irene Matías is the vice president of the Association of Professionals in Institutional Relations (ASPRI) in Spain, representing around 300 individuals and numerous organizations in the field of public affairs. She advocates for the ethical practice of lobbying, emphasizing the importance of transparency in interactions between interest groups and public officials. Matías has been vocal about the need for regulatory frameworks to prevent abuses in lobbying, distinguishing between legitimate lobbying activities and illicit influence peddling.