Spanish economy


Investment of foreign companies in Spain

Foreign Firms See Improved Prospects In Spain

A recent report published jointly by ICEX-Invest in Spain, Multinationals for Spain Brand and the International Center for Competitiveness said foreign companies’ evaluation of the business climate in 2017 has seen a further improvement compared to a year ago.






Industrial activity slowdown

Spanish Factories Output In October Grew At The Fastest Pace For A Decade

Spanish factories output accelerated in the month of October hitting the highest levels for a decade, according to the PMI. This rose to 55,8 points in October from 54,3 in September, noting the “negligible impact” of the political situation in Catalonia, although political uncertainty could be a drag on future expectations.



Education sector in Spain needs collaboration with business

“Neither The Business Nor The Education Sector In Spain Have Collaborated Sufficiently”

In Spain, companies should “express their future needs in the medium and long-term and transmit them to the education system. At the same time, the education sector has to contribute and help young people to get a job tomorrow. If this is not perfectly in sync, like a watch, it doesn’t work,” explains Francisco Belil, a Gas Natural board member and deputy chairman in Spain of the Bertelsmann Foundation.


The short-lived Republic of Catalonia

The Short-Lived Republic of Catalonia

From 15:25 last Friday afternoon, when the Catalan Parliament made its unilateral declaration of independence, events have speeded up. Three hours after the solemn, but sad proclamation, the Republic of Catalonia disappeared into thin air. Mariano Rajoy dissolved the regional parliament and fired Carles Puigdemont’s government by implementing Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution in the Senate. And the biggest surprise: a call for elections on December 21.