After months of discreet negotiations, the Spanish government and social partners have finalised a series of adjustments that open up a new range of possibilities for influencing the retirement age and whether or not people remain in work. These measures do not change the statutory retirement age, which is currently 65 (with at least 38 years of contributions) or 66 years and 6 months. It will rise to 67 in 2027 (with 38 years and 6 months of contributions).
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.