Overview
- Juan Carlos Doadrio testified that he felt "obligated" by his position to process the chair but did not feel pressured.
- He said the university’s legal advisory endorsed applying the rector’s exception and concluded the director did not need a university degree.
- Doadrio stated that Goyache promoted the initiative, while he only signed the paperwork to set it in motion.
- He described UCM rules as permitting an exceptional rectoral appointment from outside the university and allowing a non‑graduate to lead the chair.
- The testimony occurred before the Senate commission linked to the 'caso Koldo', and the chair is named for Begoña Gómez, spouse of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.