Carolina España Reina, born in Málaga in 1969, holds a degree in Economics and Business Studies from the University of Málaga. During the 2022–2026 legislative term, she served as Minister for Economy, Finance and European Funds until December 2025, when she took on additional responsibilities and the ministry was renamed the Ministry of Economy, Finance, European Funds and Social Dialogue. From July 2024, she also served as spokesperson for the regional government.
She has also been president of the Business Agency for Economic Transformation and Development (TRADE) and of Málaga TechPark, the Andalusia Technology Park.
As a member of the national parliament representing Málaga province in the Congress of Deputies, she held several roles, including spokesperson for the Toledo Pact in the 10th and 11th legislatures and spokesperson for Labour, Migration and Social Security in the 12th legislature. During her time as a national deputy, España was a member of the Budget Committee, spokesperson for the Finance and Civil Service Committee, and an alternate member of the Permanent Deputation.
She has also held municipal offices in Málaga, including deputy mayor responsible for the environment, deputy mayor for Economy, Finance and Personnel, spokesperson and first deputy mayor.