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....
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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...
Brussels takes legal action against Spain for obstructing BBVA’s takeover bid for Sabadell
The European Commission has formally challenged Spain over its actions to obstruct BBVA’s hostile takeover bid for rival Sabadell. On Thursday, a letter of formal...
Spanish government says BBVA must keep Sabadell separate for 3 years as takeover condition
Spain’s BBVA will be required to maintain Banco Sabadell and itself as separate entities for at least three years and safeguard existing jobs, according to...
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...
Scrap ‘Google Tax’ and increase defence spending, Spanish minister told in Washington
UPDATED on Wednesday at 19h. The US Treasury Department has issued a statement calling for Spain to increase its defence spending and scrap the so-called...
Pedro Sánchez heads to China and Vietnam in wake of US tariffs storm
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez embarks on a visit to China and Vietnam this week, aiming to expand market access in the wake of US...
Spain approves ‘paid climate leave’ for workers during weather emergencies
Spain’s left-leaning coalition government has approved a ‘paid climate leave’ of up to four days for workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month...
Spanish PM appoints minister as new central bank chief, causing backlash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has appointed his minister for digital affairs José Luis Escrivá as the Bank of Spain’s new governor, raising concerns about...
Spanish government seeks to block BBVA’s hostile bid for rival Sabadell
The Spanish Economy and Labour ministers said on Thursday that they opposed the hostile takeover bid launched by BBVA bank for its smaller rival Banco...
