#FranceSpainRelations #Macron [#Spain]() [#FelipeVI]() [#PedroSánchez]() # Macron to visit Spain for state visit in September 14 September 2026 at 10:46 > French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Spain on 29 and 30 September for a gala dinner and official talks with PM Pedro Sánchez. French President **Emmanuel Macron** is scheduled to conduct a formal state visit to the Kingdom of Spain on 29 and 30 September. The Spanish Government Presidency confirmed the dates on Monday, 14 September 2026, noting that Brigitte Macron will also attend. The trip follows an invitation issued by King **Felipe VI** in 2018, which has faced multiple postponements over the intervening years. During the stay, the Kings of Spain will host a gala dinner for the President, marking a significant diplomatic engagement. On 30 September, Prime Minister **Pedro Sánchez** will receive President Macron at La Moncloa for official talks. This high-level meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations following the long-delayed acceptance of the royal invitation. ## Related news #OliveOil [#Spain]() #Agriculture #MarketStability #Farming 6 November 2026 at 12:06 ## [Spain mandates olive oil storage to boost prices]() > The Spanish government orders oil mills to store 12% of production to stabilise the market following a significant drop in origin prices. [#Spain]() #LabourReform #Absenteeism [#SpanishEconomy]() #BusinessClimate 5 November 2026 at 16:10 ## [Spanish firms demand labour reform for absenteeism]() > A Spanish Chamber of Commerce study reveals 80% of business owners seek legal changes as temporary disability rates rise across Spain. [#Spain]() [#MinimumWage]() [#SMI]() #LabourMarket [#Economy]() 4 November 2026 at 15:58 ## [Spain's minimum wage set for 4.9% rise in 2027]() > A Ministry of Labour expert group proposes raising the monthly minimum wage to 1,281 euros to maintain worker purchasing power in Spain. [#SpainEconomy]() #EmploymentData [#SocialSecurity]() #JobMarket [#Spain]() 4 November 2026 at 10:41 ## [Spain hits record 22.6m social security members]() > October saw a record monthly increase of 186,612 contributors despite a rise in unemployment to 2.4 million, according to latest data. [#Spain]() #BankHoliday [#AllSaintsDay]() [#Madrid]() [#Andalusia]() 1 November 2026 at 11:17 ## [Spain confirms public holiday shifts for late 2026]() > Nine Spanish regions move the All Saints bank holiday to Monday 2 November, creating a long weekend for millions across the country. [#Spain]() [#FuelPrices]() #Gasoline #Diesel [#Economy]() 30 October 2026 at 16:19 ## [Spanish fuel prices fall for fourth week in a row]() > Gasoline and diesel prices continue to drop in Spain as the government extends the 20-cent fuel tax relief throughout November. [#Spain]() #Blocus [#Madrid]() [#Barcelona]() [#Security]() 30 October 2026 at 15:19 ## [Spain deploys police to counter urban sabotage]() > Authorities launch a major security operation in Madrid and Barcelona following 130 arrests linked to 'Blocus' urban sabotage calls. [#Spain]() [#RoadSafety]() [#DGT]() #PedestrianRights #TrafficLaws 29 October 2026 at 19:50 ## [Spain updates road rules to protect pedestrians]() > New DGT regulations effective from 1 October 2026 grant pedestrians priority at crossings and ban conflicting amber lights for drivers. #WidowsPension [#SocialSecurity]() [#LegalReform]() [#Spain]() #PensionRights 29 October 2026 at 16:20 ## [New rules for widow's pension access in Spain]() > Real Decreto-ley 31/2026 simplifies pension claims for couples with children by removing the need for formal partnership registration. #Monzo #Neobank [#Spain]() [#Fintech]() [#Banking]() 28 October 2026 at 17:44 ## [Monzo launches personal and business accounts in Spain]() > British neobank Monzo expands to Spain with 4% interest rates and Bizum integration, marking its latest European growth under Francisco Sierra.