Spain registers its largest drop in competitiveness since 2008 amid euro appreciation and rising costs, while Prime Minister Sánchez highlights economic growth and reform plans.
Madrid's economy grew 2.9% in Q3 2025, outpacing the national average and marking 21 consecutive quarters of growth driven by services, construction, and strong business creation.
Gijón and Cartagena have launched key initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the blue economy, emphasizing maritime potential and sustainable development.
Spain’s 2025 economy is marked by regional growth disparities and urgent efforts to secure crucial EU Next Generation funds to sustain economic resilience.
Economists Santiago Calvo and Lorenzo Bernaldo de Quirós warn that Spain's pension system and economic model are unsustainable, urging urgent reforms to address demographic and fiscal challenges.
Barcelona's Escocesa factory redevelopment and Andalusia's award to a social economy professor highlight Spain's push for urban social economy innovation and recognition.
Rubí's Industrial Competitiveness Table highlights circular economy's pivotal role in boosting business competitiveness and sustainability, with significant investments and collaborative projects underway.
Spain confronts economic disparities marked by inflation and low wages, while energy security concerns intensify amid recent blackouts and renewable energy developments.
The European Commission upgrades 2025-2026 growth forecasts for Spain and the EU despite US trade tensions, highlighting labor market resilience and supportive policies.
The European Commission has raised Spain’s GDP growth forecast to 2.9% for 2025 and improved deficit projections, highlighting strong internal demand and cautious optimism amid external risks.
Funcas projects Spain's GDP to grow 2.9% in 2025 led by strong domestic demand, with inflation easing and unemployment falling, while CCUS emerges as a critical industrial decarbonization opportunity amid regulatory challenges.
Cadiz hosts the Maritime Blue Growth congress, enhancing its status as a key European hub for sustainable blue economy development and maritime innovation.
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.
Spain deepens its circular economy commitment with the VII Premios BASF awards in Madrid and the Txorierri Zirkularra program fostering regional collaboration and sustainability.
Spain is accelerating circular economy initiatives in 2025 through national conferences, regional tourism programs in Tenerife, and university-led educational seminars enhancing sustainability across sectors.
At the 2025 UN Summit in Doha, cooperative leaders launched the CM50 initiative and a new manifesto, highlighting cooperatives’ $2.8 trillion economic impact and role in sustainable development.
The Eurozone's economy grew modestly by 0.2% in Q3 2025, with Spain outperforming other major economies despite persistent challenges in Germany and high unemployment rates.
The University of Alicante has inaugurated the Valencian Community's first Chair of Social Economy to advance research, education, and support for cooperative initiatives.
Experts highlight Spain's potential for a stronger international defense role amid economic challenges from global trade tensions and market vulnerabilities.
The 2025 cryptocurrency market crash reveals how economic forces like tariffs, debt, and trade tensions shape digital asset valuations, signaling maturation amid global financial pressures.
Economist Santiago Niño Becerra analyzes how the digital euro could disrupt traditional banks by enabling direct ECB transactions, reshaping Europe's financial ecosystem.
Port cities like Barcelona are driving sustainable urban and economic growth by reconnecting with their maritime heritage through blue economy initiatives, as highlighted at the UN Ocean Conference in 2025.
October 2025 sees focused training in Vitoria-Gasteiz on climate-related business risks and a Barcelona event addressing challenges and opportunities in the impact economy ecosystem.
Spain faces pivotal economic changes with a major bank acquisition and a milestone circular economy forum driving financial and environmental policy discourse.
A recent train breakdown exposes deep-rooted reliability and productivity challenges in Spain’s public transport and labor market, prompting calls for urgent investment and policy reforms.
At the Greencities Forum 2025 in Málaga, Almería showcased its pioneering role as a blue municipality, promoting sustainable marine economic activities and unveiling strategic collaborative initiatives aligned with European Ocean Pact agreements.