The initiator of the changes was left -wing party Sumarwhich creates a minority ruling coalition with Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. This issue was part of the coalition agreement between two groups.
– this proposal is aimed at better life, less work and being much more productive and economically efficient – said Deputy Prime Minister and Chairwoman of Sumar on Tuesday Yolanda Diazwhich has been negotiating with employers and trade unions in recent months.
Spain. Shorter work week? The government must convince MPs
Association of Employers CEEE He opposes the government initiative claiming that it will increase the costs of Spanish companies and reduce their competitiveness. Also the Minister of Economy Carlos body he raised his reservations about the project.
The new regulations must still be adopted by the Spanish parliament (Kortezy – ed.), Where the Sanchez government has no majority, striving for support, among others Catalan separatistswho are skeptical about the proposed changes.
The Spanish economy developed in 2024 at 3.4 percent. GDP, one of the highest in the entire EU. The Ministry of Economy provides in 2025 an increase of 2.4 percent. In December, the British weekly “The Economist” recognized Spain for “the best economy of 2024”.
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