Economy
The Community of Madrid leads job creation in Spain with 132,261 new contributors
The Community of Madrid adds 132,261 contributors in the last year, a 3.5% increase, and unemployment falls to 273,631, the lowest for July since 2008.
Social Security
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Economy
Unemployment in Palma falls to 3.73%, the lowest rate in 20 years
Palma's unemployment rate in June was 3.73%, the lowest in 20 years, with 292,303 registered with Social Security, a record for the month.
Política
Pension reform delays retirement by 8 months and increases male mortality, according to Fedea
A Fedea study estimates that pension reform delays effective retirement by 8.1 months and raises male premature mortality by 1.6 points.
Jobs
Gandia records lowest unemployment figure in 18 years, breaking seasonal employment patterns
Gandia records the lowest unemployment figure in 18 years and a record number of affiliations, with a 17.2% decrease since 2023.
Economy
Spanish public debt falls to 100.2% of GDP in May 2026
Spanish public debt falls to 100.2% of GDP in May 2026, at €1.72 trillion, according to the Bank of Spain.
Economy
Companies in Huelva grow by 1% year-on-year in June, reaching 15,271
Huelva has 15,271 companies in June, 1% more than in 2025, although it falls by 0.36% compared to May. Services lead with 10,420 companies.
SMEs & Freelancers
The new mutualists' law improves pensions for 100,000 active professionals
Over 100,000 active mutualists will improve their pensions with the new law, although 47,000 retirees are left out.
SMEs & Freelancers
Congress approves the pathway to RETA for alternative mutualists
Congress approves the pathway to RETA for alternative mutualists, a historic demand from the legal profession. ICAM celebrates the progress but criticises the exclusion of passive mutualists.
Jobs
Latin America contributes 1.2 million affiliates to Social Security in Spain
Spain reaches a record of 1.2 million Latin American affiliates to Social Security, surpassing European workers for the first time.
Economy
Foreign Membership in Madrid Sets New Record with 670,298 Contributors
Foreign membership in Madrid reaches a new record in June with 670,298 contributors, 8.89% more than a year ago.
Jobs
Multiple Employment Inflates Affiliation Figures: Social Security Adds 21 Million Contracts, Not People
Social Security recorded 21 million affiliations in July, but only 18 million people are employed. Multiple employment inflates the figures.
Economy
Marbella sets employment record with 86,546 affiliates in June
Marbella reaches 86,546 Social Security affiliates in June, the highest figure in its history and 2.31% more than in May.