Mar Jiménez

Economist and journalist with 20 years of experience in local and regional governments. She has recently been appointed as the Commissioner of European Affairs in Barcelona with the mission to strengthen the role of cities in Europe, focusing particularly on housing and climate issues. Previously, she served as the Senior Coordinator of NetZeroCities on behalf of Eurocities. Over the past decade, she has held various positions within the Barcelona City Council, being Director of the Mayor’s Office between 2020 and 2023, and consistently working on city diplomacy and advocating for a sustainable and equitable economic model. Additionally, she is currently an Op-Ed Contributor for the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.