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EU fiscal rules reform and Spain’s fiscal position

After Spain’s public deficit initially soared to 10% of GDP and the public debt level rose to historical highs of 120% of GDP in the wake of the pandemic, reactivation of the economy and significant growth in tax revenue has since helped to underpin improvement in the
county’s fiscal metrics. However, under a stricter EU fiscal framework, budgetary stability in Spain will face significant hurdles, unless further fiscal adjustments and reforms are
implemented.

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Spanish fiscal policy in an EU context: The transition back to normal

Although Spain recorded a fiscal deficit in 2022 that was worse than expected, lower extraordinary fiscal support measures, together with upside surprises in GDP and employment, make attainment of the 2023 deficit target look feasible. Going forward, any sound fiscal consolidation strategy for Spain should contemplate that the country’s high structural deficit requires gradual but unflagging and urgent correction.

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