Travel
Spanish government seeking Balearics exemption from UK quarantine
Spain is trying to convince the UK government to exempt the Balearics and the Canaries.
Economy
Spain's PM reasonably optimistic about Calvino getting Eurogroup job
The Spanish government is also thankful for the response from other countries.
The Blog
Student demonstration time
In 1954, Franco approved a university discipline regulation that is only now going to be repealed.
Viewpoint
Safe than sorry
“The government has gone from better to be safe than sorry to lets get moving...”
Majorca Mallorca
Business Focus: 2020 Reboot
To get the most from your collaboration opportunities, you need to choose the right partner.
Politics
Spain government to mull state of emergency extension with parties
The state of emergency was first established in mid-March.
Politics
Spain's lower house suspends activities after lawmaker diagnosed with coronavirus
Lawmaker Javier Ortega Smith's party Vox disclosed he was diagnosed with coronavirus
Viewpoint
Spain’s first female party boss
What a way to mark International Women’s day - Ciudadanos chose a female leader.
Taxation
Spanish government to introduce air transport tax
Also a tax on single-use plastic for food products.
Politics
Euthanasia bill sparks fierce debate in Spanish parliament
Under the current law, helping someone end their life carries a jail term of up to 10 years.
Coalition government
“Sanchez is trying to form a coalition with some pretty radical parties...”
Travel
Meeting scheduled to end residents flight discount controversy
The discount "has nothing to do with the level of income".
Politics
Spanish government cannot pay debt to the Balearics
The Spanish government is not in a position - for legal reasons - to approve payment of 177 million euros that are owed to the Balearic government.
Brexit
Spain to guarantee UK citizens' rights
The contingency plan for a no-deal Brexit aims to ensure that British citizens are not deprived of their rights.
Contributions
Doubts over social security reductions for the low season
It is not clear if the Spanish government will continue to apply a 50% reduction in social security contributions for fijo discontinuo employees who actually work in the low season.
Brexit
Balearic businesses concerned by Brexit "passivity"
The Spanish government's contingency plan for a no-deal Brexit doesn't mention tourism.
Viewpoint
Spending spree
“The question has to be asked..where is all the money coming from...”
Jason Moore01/07/2020 01:15