Spain’s unemployment rate rises slightly, even as number of people employed hits new record
Spain’s unemployment rate rose to 10.45% in the third quarter of 2025, even as the number of people with jobs rose to a new record,...
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Spanish government backtracks on highly criticised self-employment contributions overhaul
After a backlash from employers, trade unions and several parliamentary groups, Spain’s Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz (main image), has bowed...
IMF confirms Spain’s lead as fastest-growing advanced economy for two years in a row
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again identified Spain as the fastest-growing advanced economy in the world. In its latest update, the IMF revised...
Spanish economy grew faster in second quarter than initially estimated
The Spanish economy raced ahead of the rest of the euro zone in the second quarter, growing at an even stronger pace than initially thought....
Despite US tariff uncertainty, Spanish economy increased pace in 2nd quarter
Spain’s economy picked up pace in the second quarter of 2025, thanks largely to a boost in exports, even amid trade uncertainty triggered by increasing...
Bank of Spain downgrades country’s GDP growth due to US tariffs uncertainty
Uncertainty from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and the risk that they result in a global slowdown, has forced Spain’s central bank to downgrade its...
Netflix to invest more than a billion euros in Spain over next four years
The US streaming giant Netflix has said that it is going to invest €1.1 billion in productions in Spain between 2025 and 2029, which has...
Unemployment in Spain drops below 2.5 million for first time in 17 years
May typically brings a surge of optimism for Spain’s labour market, as businesses gear up for the busy summer period with a fresh wave of...
EU hits food delivery company Glovo with multimillion euro fine
The European Union has imposed a hefty fine totaling €329 million on the German food delivery firm Delivery Hero and its Spanish subsidiary Glovo for...
Trump and Von der Leyen agree 9 July deadline to reach US-EU tariff deal after 50% threat
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would hold off on implementing the proposed 50% tariffs on the European Union until 9 July,...
