SMEs & Freelancers
Catalonia's GDP grows by 3% in the first half of 2026
Catalonia records a 3% year-on-year GDP growth by June 2026, driven by tourism and household consumption.
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Política
Sánchez boasts of Spain as Europe's main investment destination
Sánchez defends Spain's position as Europe's top investment destination, citing rating improvements and leadership in external image.
SMEs & Freelancers
Treasury approves regional financing reform with support from Catalonia and Canary Islands
The Treasury has approved a regional financing reform with support from Catalonia and the Canary Islands, allocating nearly €21 billion more.
Política
The Court of Auditors reactivates the 'procés' case following the CJEU ruling on embezzlement
The Court of Auditors reactivates the embezzlement procedure of €3 million in the 'procés' after the CJEU ruling distinguishing between EU and Spanish funds.
Economy
Madrid captures 20.9% of state investment in 2025, doubling Catalonia
Madrid received €3,217.7 million in state investment in 2025, 20.9% of the total, doubling Catalonia (€1,321 million).
Companies
Catalonia launches €14 million aid for self-employed to hire permanently
The TU+1 programme offers up to €22,320 for permanent hires by self-employed without employees. Applications are open until July 29.
Economy
Catalonia aims to manage part of the income tax by 2027, but not its full collection
Catalonia hopes its tax agency will manage part of the income tax in 2027, but full collection will remain with the AEAT without a set date.
Economy
Catalonia considers abolishing 15 regional taxes and freezes income tax
The Generalitat is considering abolishing 15 regional taxes but rules out changes to income tax. The reform aims to simplify the system without affecting revenue.