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Spanish Government's 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill Defeated by Business Lobbying
The Spanish government's proposed reduction of the workweek to 37.5 hours was defeated in parliament due to effective lobbying by Spanish employers, aided by Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont.
Spanish Government's 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill Defeated by Business Lobbying
The Spanish government's proposed reduction of the workweek to 37.5 hours was defeated in parliament due to effective lobbying by Spanish employers, aided by Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont.
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64% Bias Score
Spanish Business Leaders Warn of Social Dialogue Decline Due to Government Policies
Spain's CEOE president Antonio Garamendi warned of a decline in social dialogue due to government policies on working hours and minimum wage, potentially harming economic stability and social peace; this was discussed at a Congress of Deputies event attended by major business leaders who emphasized ...
Spanish Business Leaders Warn of Social Dialogue Decline Due to Government Policies
Spain's CEOE president Antonio Garamendi warned of a decline in social dialogue due to government policies on working hours and minimum wage, potentially harming economic stability and social peace; this was discussed at a Congress of Deputies event attended by major business leaders who emphasized ...
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48% Bias Score
CEOE Urges Focus on Labor Absenteeism over Shorter Work Week
Spain's CEOE chief urges a focus on tackling widespread labor absenteeism costing businesses €14 billion annually, rejecting union proposals for a shorter work week due to 1.4 million daily absences (350,000 non-medical) and a 10% rise in temporary incapacity processes in Q1 2025.
CEOE Urges Focus on Labor Absenteeism over Shorter Work Week
Spain's CEOE chief urges a focus on tackling widespread labor absenteeism costing businesses €14 billion annually, rejecting union proposals for a shorter work week due to 1.4 million daily absences (350,000 non-medical) and a 10% rise in temporary incapacity processes in Q1 2025.
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60% Bias Score
De Miguel Wins Narrow Cepyme Victory, Highlighting Internal Divisions
Ángela De Miguel won the Cepyme presidency by a narrow margin (246 to 216 votes), becoming the first woman to hold the position. Her close ties to CEOE president Antonio Garamendi were pivotal to her victory, though this also revealed significant opposition within Cepyme to Garamendi's leadership.
De Miguel Wins Narrow Cepyme Victory, Highlighting Internal Divisions
Ángela De Miguel won the Cepyme presidency by a narrow margin (246 to 216 votes), becoming the first woman to hold the position. Her close ties to CEOE president Antonio Garamendi were pivotal to her victory, though this also revealed significant opposition within Cepyme to Garamendi's leadership.
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52% Bias Score
Power Struggle Erupts in Spanish Business World
Gerardo Cuerva, a candidate for the presidency of Spain's small and medium-sized enterprise association (Cepyme), accuses CEOE president Antonio Garamendi and government officials of attempting to prevent him from winning, highlighting a power struggle between large and small businesses in Spain.
Power Struggle Erupts in Spanish Business World
Gerardo Cuerva, a candidate for the presidency of Spain's small and medium-sized enterprise association (Cepyme), accuses CEOE president Antonio Garamendi and government officials of attempting to prevent him from winning, highlighting a power struggle between large and small businesses in Spain.
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60% Bias Score
Spain Replaces Employer Representatives on Labor Commission to Include Pimec
The Spanish Ministry of Labor removed CEOE and Cepyme representatives from the CCNCC to include Pimec, giving them 20 days to negotiate six seats, following a February 2024 recognition of Pimec's right to representation and the Catalan association surpassing the 15% regional representation threshold...
Spain Replaces Employer Representatives on Labor Commission to Include Pimec
The Spanish Ministry of Labor removed CEOE and Cepyme representatives from the CCNCC to include Pimec, giving them 20 days to negotiate six seats, following a February 2024 recognition of Pimec's right to representation and the Catalan association surpassing the 15% regional representation threshold...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Business Confederation (CEOE) Advocates for Tax Reforms to Boost Green Transition
The CEOE, breaking its usual neutrality, urged the European Commission to eliminate electricity taxes and reform the EU tax framework to penalize polluting energy sources, aligning with Iberdrola's position to accelerate industrial decarbonization while ensuring competitiveness.
Spanish Business Confederation (CEOE) Advocates for Tax Reforms to Boost Green Transition
The CEOE, breaking its usual neutrality, urged the European Commission to eliminate electricity taxes and reform the EU tax framework to penalize polluting energy sources, aligning with Iberdrola's position to accelerate industrial decarbonization while ensuring competitiveness.
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20% Bias Score
Spanish Business Groups Oppose 37.5-Hour Workweek, Predicting Price Increases
Spain's CEOE and Cepyme strongly oppose the government's proposed 37.5-hour workweek, predicting higher prices and reduced services due to increased business costs (potentially 7%, according to a government report). They urge political parties to reject the measure.
Spanish Business Groups Oppose 37.5-Hour Workweek, Predicting Price Increases
Spain's CEOE and Cepyme strongly oppose the government's proposed 37.5-hour workweek, predicting higher prices and reduced services due to increased business costs (potentially 7%, according to a government report). They urge political parties to reject the measure.
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52% Bias Score
Narrow Victory in Cepyme Election Reveals Deep Internal Divisions
Ángela De Miguel won the Cepyme presidency by a narrow 30-vote margin (246 to 216), reflecting deep internal divisions within the organization, despite a record 92.3% voter turnout; the result is interpreted by many as a referendum on CEOE president Antonio Garamendi's leadership.
Narrow Victory in Cepyme Election Reveals Deep Internal Divisions
Ángela De Miguel won the Cepyme presidency by a narrow 30-vote margin (246 to 216), reflecting deep internal divisions within the organization, despite a record 92.3% voter turnout; the result is interpreted by many as a referendum on CEOE president Antonio Garamendi's leadership.
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60% Bias Score
De Miguel Wins Narrow Cepyme Presidency, Exposing CEOE Divisions
Ángela De Miguel won the Cepyme presidency on Tuesday with 246 votes against Gerardo Cuerva's 216, marking a narrow victory and highlighting internal divisions within the organization. The election, with a 92.3% turnout, saw significant disagreements over the use of delegate votes. De Miguel, suppor...
De Miguel Wins Narrow Cepyme Presidency, Exposing CEOE Divisions
Ángela De Miguel won the Cepyme presidency on Tuesday with 246 votes against Gerardo Cuerva's 216, marking a narrow victory and highlighting internal divisions within the organization. The election, with a 92.3% turnout, saw significant disagreements over the use of delegate votes. De Miguel, suppor...
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48% Bias Score
Power Struggle within Spain's Business Organizations: Cepyme Election
Gerardo Cuerva is seeking re-election as head of Spain's Cepyme, facing pressure from CEOE's president, Antonio Garamendi, who backs Ángela de Miguel. Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, publicly supported Cuerva, who accuses Garamendi of pressuring organizations to support De Miguel and alleges ...
Power Struggle within Spain's Business Organizations: Cepyme Election
Gerardo Cuerva is seeking re-election as head of Spain's Cepyme, facing pressure from CEOE's president, Antonio Garamendi, who backs Ángela de Miguel. Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, publicly supported Cuerva, who accuses Garamendi of pressuring organizations to support De Miguel and alleges ...
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Businesses Criticize Government's Trade War Response
Spanish business groups criticize the government's \$15.7 billion plan to counter the effects of the US trade war, citing insufficient direct aid and restrictions on layoffs as major concerns, while also highlighting the vulnerability of SMEs.
Spanish Businesses Criticize Government's Trade War Response
Spanish business groups criticize the government's \$15.7 billion plan to counter the effects of the US trade war, citing insufficient direct aid and restrictions on layoffs as major concerns, while also highlighting the vulnerability of SMEs.
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48% Bias Score
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