Spain raises minimum wage to 1,286 euros
The Spanish government has announced a 5.3% minimum wage increase while planning tax adjustments to keep low earners exempt from income tax.
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Spain raises minimum wage to 1,286 euros · Spain hits record 22.6m social security members · Sick leave costs Spain €92 billion annually
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.
Sick leave costs Spain €92 billion annually
Spanish sick leave costs now exceed education spending as temporary disability absences surge by 73% since 2018, according to Aecoc.
Spain's GDP grew by 0.6% in the third quarter
National Accounts data shows Spain's economy expanded by 0.6% in Q3 2026, driven by domestic demand and a 2.7% year-on-year growth rate.
Spanish inflation hits 4.9% in October 2026
Spain's annual inflation rate reached its highest level since 2023 as rising energy costs offset falling fuel and food price pressures.
Tax Inspectors Congress opens in Toledo
The Association of Tax Inspectors warns of deteriorating public services as their annual congress begins under a cloud of mourning.
Repsol extends fuel discounts until 30 November
Repsol prolongs fuel price reductions for private and professional customers in Spain following a 15% rise in costs and energy shortages.
Spain's unemployment rate rises to 10.18%
Spain's jobless rate reached 10.18% in Q3 2026 despite total employment hitting 22.85 million, according to latest INE survey data.
Daniel Fuentes releases new essay on Spain
Professor Daniel Fuentes examines Spain's generational economic shifts and housing crisis in his latest book, 'Nadie elige cuándo nace'.
Spain to raise public sector wages by 4.5%
The Ministry of Public Function has agreed a salary increase for three million public employees starting in January 2027.