Spain's SEF agency expanded business support services by over 30% in 2025, alongside new 2026 legislation regulating high-cost credit companies to protect businesses and consumers.
Gijón and Cartagena have launched key initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the blue economy, emphasizing maritime potential and sustainable development.
Barcelona’s City Council invests €2.25 million in 199 projects to bolster local businesses and employment through its 'Impulsem el que fas' subsidy program.
The global green economy's growth is propelled by strategic business models, technological innovation, and policy incentives, with China leading investments and Spain making notable recovery strides.
The Basque Government has granted a €6,046 subsidy to support the Kutsuak project, enhancing social labor inclusion for people with mental health conditions under the V Plan Vasco de Inclusión 2022-2026.
Spain is set to present a new law aiming to boost the rural economy by strengthening cooperatives and social enterprises, focusing on depopulated areas and vulnerable groups.
Spain announces a historic 50% increase in funding to ESA for 2026-2030, including substantial investment in the MIURA 5 launcher by PLD Space, underscoring its strategic ambitions in European space technology.
The Cabildo de Tenerife launches a €50,000 subsidy to support circular economy projects in the island's textile and footwear industries, promoting sustainability and material reuse by local actors.
Spain raises its 2026 spending ceiling by 8.5% to €212 billion and launches a €500 million fund to support sustainable investments in climate and digital infrastructure.
Castilla y León amplifies support for cooperatives and social economy with record budget increases and recognition at the 16th Awards, highlighting significant job creation and social impact.
Andalusia's government allocates 85 properties to promote housing and economic growth amid tough conditions in Spain’s rental market, criticized by economists.
Castilla-La Mancha boosts rural development with increased LEADER aid while Morón's PP lodges improvement proposals to Madrid focusing on transport, economy, and heritage preservation.
Comprehensive financial and strategic programs in Valencia and Aragón are advancing entrepreneurship and social economy sectors with funding, support plans, and visibility efforts.
Salamanca achieves a €1.74 social return per euro invested in social economy enterprises, doubling insertion employment and boosting municipal services.
Spain boosts defense spending by 43%, with major investments by Indra creating 3,000 new defense technology jobs, while maintaining NATO commitments and supporting Ukraine.
Aragón's president calls for greater government investment in energy infrastructure to sustain €50 billion data center investments and advance the region's digital economy.
Villarrobledo will invest €12 million in urban modernization projects under the EDIL plan, targeting infrastructure, cultural facilities, and neighborhood integration.
Marga Prohens details a €3.8 billion plan to revamp the Balearic economy through infrastructure upgrades, tax reforms, affordable housing, and labor improvements.
Recent events in Galicia and the Balearic Islands highlight growing institutional support for social economy initiatives in Spain, emphasizing sustainability and job creation.