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Spain's 2026 Budget: A Test Amidst Political Crisis
Spain's Ministry of Finance faces a July deadline to propose a 2026 spending limit, amid a political crisis within the ruling coalition, which failed to present a budget last year, prompting concerns about constitutional compliance and the implementation of progressive policies.
Spain's 2026 Budget: A Test Amidst Political Crisis
Spain's Ministry of Finance faces a July deadline to propose a 2026 spending limit, amid a political crisis within the ruling coalition, which failed to present a budget last year, prompting concerns about constitutional compliance and the implementation of progressive policies.
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52% Bias Score
Spain's Auto Industry Faces Political Headwinds Amidst Production Slump
Spain's automotive industry faces significant challenges due to political instability, decreased production (down 11.7% in May and over 20% below pre-pandemic levels), and insufficient government support, despite recent announcements of €9.39 million in green technology investments, with only €1 mil...
Spain's Auto Industry Faces Political Headwinds Amidst Production Slump
Spain's automotive industry faces significant challenges due to political instability, decreased production (down 11.7% in May and over 20% below pre-pandemic levels), and insufficient government support, despite recent announcements of €9.39 million in green technology investments, with only €1 mil...
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48% Bias Score
Estrella Galicia Opens €500 Million Brewery in Galicia, Creating 10,600 Jobs
Estrella Galicia inaugurated its new €500 million brewery in Morás, Arteixo (A Coruña), Spain, creating over 600 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs; the facility, with a potential output of 900 million liters, represents a major step in the company's global expansion strategy.
Estrella Galicia Opens €500 Million Brewery in Galicia, Creating 10,600 Jobs
Estrella Galicia inaugurated its new €500 million brewery in Morás, Arteixo (A Coruña), Spain, creating over 600 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs; the facility, with a potential output of 900 million liters, represents a major step in the company's global expansion strategy.
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12% Bias Score
Spain's Lagging Worker Productivity: A 0.2% Growth Projected for 2025
Spain's worker productivity growth is projected to slow to 0.2% in 2025 from 0.9% in 2024, primarily due to a slowdown at the start of the year, hindering economic convergence with other Eurozone nations and prompting calls for policy analysis.
Spain's Lagging Worker Productivity: A 0.2% Growth Projected for 2025
Spain's worker productivity growth is projected to slow to 0.2% in 2025 from 0.9% in 2024, primarily due to a slowdown at the start of the year, hindering economic convergence with other Eurozone nations and prompting calls for policy analysis.
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24% Bias Score
Slowdown in Spanish Household Income Growth Amidst Persistent Inflation
Spanish household pre-tax income growth slowed to 7.4% in Q1 2025, down from 8.5% in Q1 2024, due to slower wage and investment income growth; while exceeding current inflation, past inflation eroded purchasing power, and future projections show a narrowing gap between wage growth and inflation.
Slowdown in Spanish Household Income Growth Amidst Persistent Inflation
Spanish household pre-tax income growth slowed to 7.4% in Q1 2025, down from 8.5% in Q1 2024, due to slower wage and investment income growth; while exceeding current inflation, past inflation eroded purchasing power, and future projections show a narrowing gap between wage growth and inflation.
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36% Bias Score
Spain's High Service Inflation to Continue Through Summer
The Bank of Spain forecasts high service inflation (around 4%) in Spain until summer's end due to increased tourism and leisure spending, exceeding the healthy economic growth rate; despite moderating consumer growth, consumer credit is surging.
Spain's High Service Inflation to Continue Through Summer
The Bank of Spain forecasts high service inflation (around 4%) in Spain until summer's end due to increased tourism and leisure spending, exceeding the healthy economic growth rate; despite moderating consumer growth, consumer credit is surging.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Migrant Workers: Economic Boon and Integration Challenges
Spain's Social Security now includes over three million foreign nationals, significantly reducing unemployment and boosting economic growth, although many work in low-skilled jobs due to credential recognition challenges.
Spain's Migrant Workers: Economic Boon and Integration Challenges
Spain's Social Security now includes over three million foreign nationals, significantly reducing unemployment and boosting economic growth, although many work in low-skilled jobs due to credential recognition challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Unions Demand Inclusion of Housing Costs in Salary Negotiations
Spanish unions UGT and CC OO are demanding that housing prices be included in salary negotiations because the current CPI doesn't reflect the rising cost of living, impacting workers' purchasing power despite wages exceeding inflation. This issue will be addressed in the upcoming AENC negotiations.
Spanish Unions Demand Inclusion of Housing Costs in Salary Negotiations
Spanish unions UGT and CC OO are demanding that housing prices be included in salary negotiations because the current CPI doesn't reflect the rising cost of living, impacting workers' purchasing power despite wages exceeding inflation. This issue will be addressed in the upcoming AENC negotiations.
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52% Bias Score
Record High: Over 3 Million Foreign Workers in Spain
In May 2024, Spain recorded over 3 million foreign Social Security affiliates for the first time, representing 14% of the total workforce and contributing significantly to job creation. This increase is linked to global crises and pre-existing social networks, yet it highlights disparities in labor ...
Record High: Over 3 Million Foreign Workers in Spain
In May 2024, Spain recorded over 3 million foreign Social Security affiliates for the first time, representing 14% of the total workforce and contributing significantly to job creation. This increase is linked to global crises and pre-existing social networks, yet it highlights disparities in labor ...
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Low Profitability Hinders Investment Despite Economic Improvement
BBVA Research highlights Spain's low company profitability, particularly in construction, as a major obstacle to investment, despite improving demand and employment; this is linked to low productivity and lengthy construction times, creating a housing shortage and impacting consumer well-being.
Spain's Low Profitability Hinders Investment Despite Economic Improvement
BBVA Research highlights Spain's low company profitability, particularly in construction, as a major obstacle to investment, despite improving demand and employment; this is linked to low productivity and lengthy construction times, creating a housing shortage and impacting consumer well-being.
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40% Bias Score
CriteriaCaixa Rejects Government Request to Invest in Celsa Group
CriteriaCaixa rejected a Spanish government request to invest in Celsa Group, reversing an earlier agreement; the decision, made by the new CriteriaCaixa president Francisco Reynés, prioritized its long-term dividend policy and strategic plan over political pressure, reflecting past negative experie...
CriteriaCaixa Rejects Government Request to Invest in Celsa Group
CriteriaCaixa rejected a Spanish government request to invest in Celsa Group, reversing an earlier agreement; the decision, made by the new CriteriaCaixa president Francisco Reynés, prioritized its long-term dividend policy and strategic plan over political pressure, reflecting past negative experie...
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Economic Paradox: Growth Doesn't Reach Citizens
Spain's 2024 CES annual report highlights a disconnect between positive economic indicators and the struggles faced by citizens, particularly concerning housing affordability, insufficient wages, and long-term unemployment, impacting innovation and social cohesion.
Spain's Economic Paradox: Growth Doesn't Reach Citizens
Spain's 2024 CES annual report highlights a disconnect between positive economic indicators and the struggles faced by citizens, particularly concerning housing affordability, insufficient wages, and long-term unemployment, impacting innovation and social cohesion.
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40% Bias Score
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