29th November 2025

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OECD warns climate change ‘increasingly threatens’ Spain’s dynamic economy

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Climate change is posing an ever-greater danger to the momentum of Spain’s high-performing economy, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said on Wednesday,...
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Spanish Congress rejects coalition government’s 2026 spending plan

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The Spanish Congress on Thursday voted down the coalition government’s proposed 2026 spending framework, dealing a blow to its efforts to return to a regular...
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Brussels confirms Spain as EU’s economic engine, lifting growth forecast to 2.9% this year

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The European Commission issued its revised autumn outlook on Monday, lifting its expectations for Spain’s economic performance to 2.9% growth in 2025 and 2.3% the...
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Spain’s population reaches all-time high of 49.4 million, driven by immigration

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Spain’s population rose by 105,488 people in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 49.44 million residents as of 1 October, according to the latest figures...
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Spanish government backtracks on highly criticised self-employment contributions overhaul

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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...
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IMF confirms Spain’s lead as fastest-growing advanced economy for two years in a row

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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...
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Spotlight: Barcelona International Community Day holds its 12th edition on Saturday 25 October

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Barcelona International Community Day will hold its 12th edition on Saturday 25 October at the Barcelona Maritime Museum, located in the former Royal Shipyards. The...
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