Nostalgia in economics
Strict monetary and fiscal rules do not work at times of economic shock or drastic structural changes
Strict monetary and fiscal rules do not work at times of economic shock or drastic structural changes
A 1975 measure that still endures will now affect UK property buyers as non-EU residents in Spain, according to estate agents in the south of Alicante province
After enduring strict coronavirus restrictions, parents in Madrid are once again having to juggle childcare duties with teleworking with schools closed due to the extreme weather
At Eurogroup meeting, Economy Minister Nadia Calviño discussed ideas for reversing the impact of the coronavirus crisis, although labor and pension changes have yet to be sent to EU
The fall in passengers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has led to unprecedented financial losses that could affect the sector for years to come
Fewer than 20 million foreign visitors have come to Spain in 2020 and revenues in the sector have plummeted by more than 75%, figures not seen in 50 years
The new financial blueprint replaces the 2018 plan approved by the previous Popular Party administration, and is forecast to raise an additional €5.5 billion in revenues
The measures aim to increase liquidity and delay payments in a sector hit hard by the coronavirus crisis
Resilience is the fashionable economic objective towards which all the world’s economic powers are converging: growth is no longer the only goal
Employer group warns about the impact on Spanish businesses of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, with or without a last-minute trade deal
Demand for houses has skyrocketed as a result of the pandemic, with balconies and more space now considered much more important
Travelers returning to Britain will have to self-isolate for two weeks starting on Saturday
Brussels is right to urge Spain to undertake structural changes to its labor market, pensions system and market regulations
The European Commission is asking countries to commit to structural changes to address deep-seated problems such as soaring debt and an over-reliance on temporary contracts
The victory brings added stability to the minority government and powers an ultra-expansive spending plan to deal with the coronavirus crisis
The number of contributors to the Social Security system is above 19 million for the first time since March, but employment retention programs are playing a role
A new report by the OECD forecasts growth of 5% in 2021 and 4% in 2022, not enough to make up for this year's historic contraction of 11.6%
Uncertainty about the future and the fall in consumption due to lockdown measures have led to a sharp spike in deposits, but will this money remain in the bank or help the country's economic recovery?
The center-left executive expects greater political stability in exchange for concessions on regional taxes and spending control
The sector wants central government to accept the faster, cheaper antigen tests ahead of the crucial winter season
The weekly event, which was closed for 37 weeks due to the pandemic, is now back in business albeit with some significant changes: half the number of stalls and drones to monitor capacity
The tie-ups and acquisitions taking place in Spain since 2009 are unmatched elsewhere in Europe, and the trend is expected to continue
Unions and employer associations warn that distressed companies will not be able to retain workers returning from the ERTE furlough scheme, while the understaffed national employment services struggle to pay out jobless benefits with as much as four-month delays
Businesses are calling for urgent help as new restrictions threaten to cause more damage to the already ailing sector
In a bid to mitigate the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, the regional government is investing €500,000 in a campaign to lure Spanish and international home-workers to the archipelago for long-term stays
The European Commission's new report says that economic output will drop by 12.4% this year, then make gains of 5.4% in 2021 and 4.8% in 2022
Social Security registrations grew on the strength of education hirings but are still far below the number recorded before the pandemic hit the country