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In Spain 23rd February 2026

Catalan Generalitat proposes CPI that includes housing with 34% weighting, but this would reveal sharp loss in purchasing power

Neither the data from the INE (Spain’s National Statistics Institute) nor European statistical services capture the true scale of one of the expenses that suffocates citizens most: housing. The CPI only accounts for rental prices, and with a minimal weighting of just 5%—whereas in the U.S., for example, it represents 40% of the index. Consequently, the Catalan Generalitat has developed a proposal for a new indicator—reported today by the newspaper…

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In Spain 20th February 2026

Spain receives 6.7 million international passengers in January, representing annual growth of 5.2%

Alphavalue / Divacons | Spain received a total of 6.7 million international passengers in January, representing an annual growth of 5.2%, according to data from Turespaña. The report highlights that 54.5% of travellers opted for low-cost airlines, an increase of 3.8%, while the remaining 45.5% used traditional airlines, a segment that recorded a higher increase of 6.9%. The European market accounted for the majority of arrivals, while Asia (up 20%)…

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Spanish economy 20th February 2026

Spanish exports (up 0.7% compared to EU’s 2.4%) lose ground in 2025

Throughout 2025, Spain recorded a trade deficit of €57.1 billion, a figure 47.1% higher than that of 2024. In 2025, imports increased by 4.6% compared to 2024, reaching €444.2 billion, while exports rose by 0.7% to €387.1 billion. By contrast, EU exports grew by 2.4%, with Italy up 3.3%, France at 2.3%, and Germany at 0.9%. Outside the bloc, the UK saw growth of 3.2%, Japan 3.1%, and China 6.1%….

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In Spain 19th February 2026

Repsol achieves net income increase of 8% to €1.899 billion in 2025

Adjusted net income stood at €2.568 billion, 15% lower than in 2024. These results were achieved within a complex environment characterized by high volatility in energy markets—which dragged the average price of a Brent barrel down to $69.1 in 2025 (down 14.5%)—growing geopolitical uncertainty, and the impact of the blackout in Spain on April 28th. Portfolio Optimization and Key Geographies During the fiscal year, the company completed its exit from…

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In Spain 18th February 2026

Chinese New Year 2026: Spain surpasses other European destinations in attracting Chinese travellers with high purchasing power

Alphavalue/ Divacons | Observations during Chinese New Year 2026 suggest that Spain, especially Madrid, has surpassed other European destinations such as France in attracting Chinese travellers with high purchasing power. The strong presence of the ‘Chinese New Year’ brand in key areas such as Gran Vía and the official events at Barajas Airport reflect a deliberate strategy to position Spain as China’s main gateway to Europe, supported by a sharp…

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Spanish economy 18th February 2026

Spanish public debt grows by 4.8% in 2025, accounting for 100% of GDP

According to data released by the Bank of Spain (BdE), Spain’s public debt increased by 4.8% in 2025 compared to 2024 (an increase of €78.108 billion), reaching €1,698,681 million. This represents a new record high for a year-end closing, although the figure remained below the monthly record of €1,709,330 million registered last September. Consequently, the total debt for all Public Administrations closed 2025 at 100.8% of GDP, which is 0.9…

Social homes in Spain

In Spain 17th February 2026

Pedro Sánchez, who promised 183,000 homes in 2023, sets up “España Crece” fund to attempt building 15,000 per year

Yesterday, Sánchez presented the new “España Crece” (Spain Grows) fund and claimed it will mobilize €23 billion for housing construction at a rate of 15,000 units per year. Given that the Bank of Spain estimates a shortage of 700,000 homes in the Eurozone’s fourth-largest economy to resolve the housing crisis, at the current pace of “España Crece,” housing needs would not be fully met until around the year 2070. Sánchez…

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In Spain 16th February 2026

Final CPI for January in Spain falls to 2.3% year-on-year compared to preliminary figure of 2.4%

Bankinter | The final CPI for January registered 2.3% year-on-year, down from the preliminary figure of 2.4% and from 2.9% in December. In contrast, the underlying rate remained at 2.6% annually, in line with the preliminary figure and that of December 2025. In month-on-month terms, the overall rate was confirmed at 0.4% down (0.4% preliminary) and the underlying rate at 0.6% down compared to the anticipated 0.5%. Analysis team’s view:…

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In Spain 16th February 2026

176,000 doctors across Spain begin week-long strike

More than 176,000 doctors from all over Spain—those working within the National Health System—are beginning a week-long strike this Monday to voice their rejection of the “Estatuto Marco” (Framework Statute) negotiated between the Ministry of Health and the unions involved in the negotiating table. For months, as evidenced by previous walkouts and mobilizations, they have been demanding their own specific statute. In addition to this first week of February, which…

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In Spain 13th February 2026

Spain: poverty and exclusion rates stagnate at 26%, diverging from macroeconomic growth

Aurelio Medel | The 2025 Living Conditions Survey, recently published by the INE (National Statistics Institute), clearly demonstrates how the improvement in macroeconomics is failing to reflect in the lives of families. The Government rightfully boasts that Spain is the fastest-growing economy in the EU (2.9%), with more people employed than ever (22.5 million), an unemployment rate below 10%, and a minimum wage that has risen by 61% (2018–2025). However,…