Tag #Spanish Economy

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Spain's Economic Success: A Contrast Between Perception and Reality

Despite similar economic growth rates to 1997, Spain boasts significantly lower unemployment and public debt in 2024, though internal perceptions of the economy remain negative despite positive international assessments.

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Spain's 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill Faces Political and Economic Headwinds

A Spanish bill proposes reducing the workweek to 37.5 hours without pay cuts, impacting 12.55 million workers, with Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia most affected, sparking political debate and business opposition.

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Hainan Airlines' Interest in Air Europa Shakes Up Investment Race

Hainan Airlines, China's largest private airline, is exploring an investment in Air Europa, creating uncertainty for other bidders including IAG and impacting Air Europa's capital opening process.

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Spain's January Job Losses Spark Concerns Amidst Policy Debates

Spain's Social Security lost 242,148 affiliates in January 2024, averaging 11,530 job losses daily, coinciding with debates on reduced work hours and minimum wage increases, prompting concerns from employers about the impact on job creation.

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Spain's Economic Boom Fueled by Migrant Workers

Modou Mbakié's successful integration into the Spanish workforce, facilitated by the Adsis foundation, illustrates a broader trend: migrants filled 40% of new jobs in Spain in the past two years, particularly in sectors like auto mechanics and hospitality, prompting the government to regularize 300,...

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56% Bias Score

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Spain's Economy Outperforms Eurozone with 2.6% Growth Forecast for 2025

Spain's economy is projected to grow by 2.6% in 2025, outperforming the Eurozone's 1.1% forecast, due to strong domestic consumption, investment, and a robust labor market, creating over one million jobs by 2026, while unemployment falls to 9.7%.

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Polish Fund Launches Bid to Acquire 100% of Talgo

The Polish Development Fund (PFR) announced a bid to acquire 100% of Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer, competing with a Basque consortium's offer for a smaller stake. PFR aims for a full takeover, highlighting potential synergies with its subsidiary Pesa and promising to maintain Talgo's Spanish ...

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44% Bias Score

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Spain's Economic Growth Slows, But Employment Soars in January 2025

Spain's private sector growth slowed to 54 points in January 2025 from 56.8 in December, but employment increased significantly, reaching its highest since January 2007, driven by strong services sector performance and internal demand; however, rising costs are a concern.

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Spain's Housing Shortage: Santander CEO Calls for Regulatory Reform

Banco Santander reports record €12.574 billion profit in 2024; Chairwoman Ana Botín highlights Spain's 500,000-unit annual housing shortage, urging regulatory reform to attract investment and increase construction.

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Indra Acquires Hispasat with €700 Million in Financing from BBVA and BNP Paribas

BBVA and BNP Paribas provided €700 million to finance Indra's acquisition of 89% of Hispasat, a Spanish satellite operator, aiming to create a national defense giant; however, market concerns exist regarding competition and valuation.

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Spain's January Job Losses: Record Employment Amidst Seasonal Decline and Gender Disparity

In January 2025, Spain lost 242,148 jobs, primarily affecting women and the commerce sector, despite record overall employment (21,095,814) and historically low unemployment (2,599,443); this aligns with seasonal trends but raises concerns about gender inequality.

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Spain's Q4 GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations Amidst Housing Crisis

Spain's Q4 2024 GDP grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding expectations, driven by tourism, agriculture, and domestic demand; unemployment fell to 10.61%, a post-2008 low, but housing and cost of living crises persist.

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