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Milei arrives in Spain without a planned Abascal meeting
Javier Milei has arrived in Spain during the pre-campaign, with no meeting planned with Santiago Abascal. His circle says he will meet Isabel Díaz Ayuso, but the Community of Madrid has not confirmed it; protests over his presence are also part of the visit.
Spanish dealers put 35 proposals to parties before November vote
Faconauto has sent political parties 35 proposals for Spain’s next legislature, including multi-year purchase aid and a national fleet-renewal plan. It also wants 4,000 heavy-vehicle charging points above 350 kW by 2030.
Pope León XIV's Spain visit generated €139.48m and 3,080 jobs
The visit brought €29.3 million in income and expenses, leaving organisers with balanced accounts and no borrowing. EY estimates its wider economic impact at €139.48 million in value added and 3,080 full-time equivalent jobs.
El Palmar de Troya ranks among Spain’s poorest towns
El Palmar de Troya recorded the lowest gross average income per tax return in Seville province in 2024: €16,078. It ranked tenth-lowest in Spain, while Tomares led the province at €41,622.
AFI says medicines return more than they cost Spain
AFI estimates that medicines and the pharmaceutical sector generate more than €27.3bn a year in savings and tax revenue. That exceeds the €24.8bn Spain spent on treatments in 2024, though the figures combine estimates from different years.
Spain’s income map shows a sharp divide between neighbourhoods
Spain’s new income map uses 2024 personal income tax returns to show gross average household income in more than 36,000 census sections. The figures expose sharp gaps within cities and across regions.
French retailers tally hundreds of millions in riot damage
About 1,500 French businesses were affected during a weekend of unrest, with damage estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros. European markets opened lower as France’s divided Parliament debated the 2027 budget.
Europe’s protests expose the squeeze on household budgets
Protests over living costs spread across Europe this weekend. In France, unrest damaged public buildings as food prices across the EU climbed 34% from August 2021 to August 2026.
Santander tops Spain’s recommended stock picks
The Ibex fell 2.74% in September, but 28% of European fund managers still favour an overweight position in Spanish shares, the highest reading since May 2018. Santander leads the stock picks, with Indra in second place.
Madrid luxury flats add wellness as monthly fees climb
Madrid’s high-end developments are expanding shared wellness facilities as buyers expect more than a pool. The extras can raise flat prices and push monthly community fees into the thousands.
Spain climbs to 23rd in global startup ranking
Spain moved up three places in Opinium’s 2026 ranking of 50 countries for starting a business. It scored highest for human capital and lowest for governance and market potential.
EU budget talks sharpen divide over 2028-2034 plan
Ireland’s revised draft puts the 2028-2034 EU budget at €1.62 trillion, €141 billion below the Commission’s opening offer. Spain and 16 partners want a larger plan as Germany and the Netherlands push for deeper cuts.
Spain’s Inflation Hits 4.9% as Food Costs Climb
Annual inflation reached 4.9% in September, while the OCU counted 29 spending categories with rises above 5%. Fresh berries led food price increases, up 47.4%.
Bustinduy presses for fairer taxes and higher wages
Pablo Bustinduy used the CREO forum’s second day to press for fairer taxes and higher pay. He warned that corporate concentration and rising wealth at the top are weakening redistribution and consumer bargaining power.
Spain holds fuel discount at 20 cents in November
A September jump in fuel prices has kept the 20-cent-per-litre discount on petrol and diesel in place for November. The December rate depends on October prices.
Spain’s Inflation Reaches 4.9% as Egg Prices Jump
Spain’s annual inflation reached 4.9% in September. Eggs rose 12.3%, while supermarkets say energy and logistics bills have added more than €130 million in costs.
US weighs $200,000 charge on Spanish ships
The Federal Maritime Commission has proposed a $200,000 charge each time a Spanish-flagged ship enters a US port. It is also weighing import restrictions that could cover five categories of Spanish goods, including oils and cosmetics.
Feijóo and Muñoz clash over Spain’s pension future
Ester Muñoz says Spain’s pension system risks collapse without reform. Alberto Núñez Feijóo promises to protect it and raise benefits with inflation, but has not explained how he would pay for that guarantee.
Spain’s Financia Europa account waits on tax rules
Economy expects Financia Europa to raise tax revenue by shifting savings into investments. Providers cannot market the account until tax-reporting rules take effect and their products are ready.
Volkswagen Group’s Spain-built EVs draw nearly 150,000 orders
At the Paris show, four models made in Spain have drawn nearly 150,000 orders, Volkswagen Group says. Executives are also pressing European institutions for a framework to support investment.
Spain’s €6.5bn autumn payouts arrive in two waves
BBVA pays first on 15 October; Santander and Inditex follow on 2 November. The combined total exceeds €6.5 billion, though it includes buybacks as well as dividends.
Woodford and Hall win Nobel for reshaping stabilization policy
Michael Woodford and Robert E. Hall receive the economics Nobel for work on stabilizing economies. Their models trace how policy decisions shape household and business choices, and why central-bank communication can move markets.
Spanish savers keep paying for familiar financial risks
Spanish savers have repeatedly entered complex products without grasping the risks. The names changed from stamps to cryptocurrencies, but the losses did not.
Spain’s Deal Market Shrinks 25% Under Sánchez
Spain has logged €410 billion in acquisitions since June 2018. Higher rates and state controls have cooled dealmaking even as the Ibex 35 climbed above 19,000 points.
China outpaces Spain as electric cars reshape global auto output
China’s surge in electric and hybrid vehicle production has pushed Spain’s auto industry to the sidelines. Spanish plants now face hard choices as Chinese brands tighten their grip on global and European markets.
Spain’s Growth Forecast Rises as Energy Fuels Inflation
The Banco de España lifts its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027. Domestic demand is holding up, but higher energy costs are pushing inflation further from the European Central Bank’s target.
Spain Raises Growth Forecast as Energy Costs Drive Inflation
The Bank of Spain lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%, yet expects inflation to average 3.9%. Energy costs are squeezing households and public finances as the recovery gathers pace.
Seat Pushes for Audi Q4 e-tron at Martorell
Seat is negotiating for a larger electric model at Martorell. The Audi Q4 e-tron could arrive from 2032, but Volkswagen has approved no allocation.
Spain Vote Puts Listed Companies on a Political Tightrope
The November 29 vote has pushed Spanish equities into a new risk cycle. The result could ease pressure on lenders and property firms, while leaving state-linked companies exposed to a change in strategy.
Telefónica slides as Ibex 35 retakes 19,000 points
The Ibex 35 ended the week higher, led by Cellnex as Telefónica dropped sharply. SpaceX revived concern over Starlink competition, though its US spectrum deal still needs FCC approval.
Dacia demands clear incentives as Spain’s electric car market shifts
Dacia’s Spanish chief Laurent Sengenes warns that tangled and shifting incentives could freeze out buyers as fuel prices soar. He calls for direct, stable support and rolls out new models aimed at keeping electrified cars within reach.
AWS shifts Aragón tax payments to local councils
AWS will shift its municipal IAE payments in Aragón from Madrid to the towns hosting its data centres. The company will also cover the 2023-2026 tax period after pressure from local authorities and businesses.
Córdoba puts BLET at center of industrial push
Rocío Blanco says the future army logistics base could bring investment, jobs and new suppliers to Córdoba. Construction delays, a legal challenge and the lack of an internal rail terminal could still slow the project.
Andalusia ramps up car trade-in scheme with €4000 grants for families
Andalusia is offering €4000 grants to families and businesses that swap old cars for safer, cleaner models. The expanded scheme opens the door to thousands more drivers and marks a shift in Spain’s approach to mobility.
Copper thefts cripple Spanish infrastructure and electric mobility
Spain faces a surge in copper thefts targeting construction sites, railways, and solar farms. The crime wave disrupts electric vehicle charging and public transport, exposing gaps in security and threatening the country’s energy transition.
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