The Spanish government approved a series of measures on 20 March to support companies facing rising energy prices. In return, these businesses are prohibited from making redundancies for economic reasons and are required to accelerate the implementation of sustainable mobility plans.
A decree published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 21 March details the “Comprehensive Response Plan to the Middle East Crisis”, announced the previous day by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. It provides for a range of measures to counter the effects of rising fuel, gas, and electricity prices on the Spanish economy, including direct aid for the hardest-hit sectors.
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Cécile Thibaud
Correspondent in Spain
As Madrid correspondent for mind RH since 2021, I cover news developments in Spain's world of work, focusing on legal developments and collective bargaining, particularly around work-life balance, equality and inclusion policies, which have been hot topics in the country in recent years.