SpainThe article discusses the tenure of José Félix Tezanos as president of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS) since his appointment in 2018 by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Tezanos, a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), faced initial criticism for his political affiliation, with critics questioning whether it was appropriate for a socialist to lead the institution. He defended his role by emphasizing that individuals should be judged by their work, not their ideology, and promised to maintain the CIS’s rigor and professionalism. Over eight years, Tezanos has become the longest-serving president in the CIS’s history, but his leadership has been marked by controversy, including methodological errors, the breaking of survey series, and accusations of political bias. Critics argue that the CIS has systematically overestimated support for the PSOE and the left, while also altering questions in surveys. The article highlights that Tezanos has created a closed ecosystem within the CIS, drawing on networks from the UNED, the Fundación Sistema, and the PSOE. InfoLibre conducted an investigation into his management and sent multiple questions to the CIS, which it
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the controversy around Tezanos’ political affiliations and the alleged biases in the CIS’s research, particularly its perceived pro-PSOE stance. It emphasizes criticisms from experts and civil society regarding systematic overestimation of leftist support and methodological issues
