ASSESSMENT LOBBY RULES/SPAIN

Spain

• No rules
• Draft lobbying on the verge of being adopted in previous legislature including register, broad definition, code of conduct and publication of lobby interctions. It is unclear how the new government will proceeed. Note that some regional authorities have adopted advanced regulations on lobbying. These could serve as a model for any future national legislation.
• No register.

Recommendation

Proceed to adopt legislation on lobbying including the establishment of a manadatory register of lobbyists.