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# #SpanishEconomy

> Spanish firms demand labour reform for absenteeism · Spain's GDP grew by 0.6% in the third quarter · Spain plans new minimum wage increase

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5 November 2026 at 16:10

## [Spanish firms demand labour reform for absenteeism](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spanish-firms-demand-labour-reform-for-absenteeism-2de075c0>)

> A Spanish Chamber of Commerce study reveals 80% of business owners seek legal changes as temporary disability rates rise across Spain.

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30 October 2026 at 11:24

## [Spain's GDP grew by 0.6% in the third quarter](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-s-gdp-grew-by-0-6-in-the-third-quarter-35155f3e>)

> 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.

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26 October 2026 at 18:09

## [Spain plans new minimum wage increase](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-plans-new-minimum-wage-increase-f0e70d86>)

> The Spanish Government aims to raise the minimum wage by up to 5% while introducing tax deductions to protect workers' net income.

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25 October 2026 at 10:07

## [Gonzalo Bernardos backs later retirement age](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/gonzalo-bernardos-backs-later-retirement-age-5eb10f60>)

> Economist Gonzalo Bernardos argues for extending working lives to ensure the long-term sustainability of Spain's public pension system.

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21 October 2026 at 14:27

## [Madrid and Barcelona lead Spain's rental market](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/madrid-and-barcelona-lead-spain-s-rental-market-95ff7f7d>)

> New data reveals Recoletos as Spain's priciest rental district, while Calvià tops property sales and El Viso remains the wealthiest area.

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9 October 2026 at 13:31

## [Bank of Spain raises growth and inflation outlook](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/bank-of-spain-raises-growth-and-inflation-outlook-424b1b63>)

> The Bank of Spain projects 2.6% growth this year while warning of a rising housing deficit set to reach one million units by 2028.

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7 October 2026 at 16:48

## [Spain to discuss 2027 minimum wage increase](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-to-discuss-2027-minimum-wage-increase-526c76f1>)

> Yolanda Díaz convenes the Advisory Commission to raise the minimum wage before the upcoming general elections in November.

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29 September 2026 at 08:18

## [Spanish used home prices surge by 12.9% in 2026](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spanish-used-home-prices-surge-by-12-9-in-2026-b2e47a05>)

> Used housing costs in Spain outpace new builds as a 750,000-unit supply deficit drives significant price growth across the property market.

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25 September 2026 at 10:29

## [Spanish home sales drop 5.1% in July 2026](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spanish-home-sales-drop-5-1-in-july-2026-856eaaaf>)

> Spain recorded 61,417 property transactions in July as rising interest rates cooled the market, marking a 5.1% year-on-year decline.

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25 September 2026 at 09:12

## [Spain's GDP growth hits 2.6% in second quarter](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-s-gdp-growth-hits-2-6-in-second-quarter-82d98b51>)

> Spain's economy expanded by 0.7% in Q2, driven by a 1.2% rise in household consumption and strong domestic demand across the country.