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The Spanish economy continues to grow faster than the European average, with growth projections revised upwards for 2024 and 2025 to 3% and 2.1%, respectively. However, fiscal slippage relative to official targets is expected in 2025, requiring the government to introduce approximately 8 billion euros in budget savings to align with official targets – allowing for sustained short-term growth, while increasing confidence and providing space for discretionary spending in the event of future shocks.

The recent fiscal agreement reached with Catalonia seeks to increase the region’s fiscal autonomy, bringing with it the potential to reshape Spain’s autonomous financing framework. Nevertheless, while implementation faces challenges, it underscores the need for comprehensive debate on the future of Spain’s interregional equity and fiscal stability.

Este artículo analiza el crecimiento económico de España, impulsado por un competitivo sector exterior y el aumento del gasto en consumo público.