Economy
The Community of Madrid leads job creation in Spain with 132,261 new contributors
The Community of Madrid adds 132,261 contributors in the last year, a 3.5% increase, and unemployment falls to 273,631, the lowest for July since 2008.
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Economy
Madrid increases employment aid for people with disabilities by 3 million
The Community of Madrid will increase aid to Special Employment Centres in 2026 by over 3 million, exceeding 90 million.
Economy
1 million euros to recover digital systems of SMEs and self-employed affected by fires in Sierra Oeste
The Community of Madrid allocates one million euros in aid for SMEs and self-employed in Sierra Oeste to recover their digital systems after wildfires.
Economy
Madrid sets historic employment record with 3,631,300 people
The Community of Madrid reaches 3,631,300 employed, the highest figure in its history, according to the Q2 EPA. Unemployment falls to 7.6%.
Economy
The Government approves a 70% benefit for workers affected by fires in the Community of Madrid
The Council of Ministers approves a 70% benefit for workers affected by fires in the Community of Madrid, retroactive from July 23.
Economy
The Community of Madrid sets a historic record with 3.63 million employed in the second quarter of 2026
The Community of Madrid reaches 3.63 million employed, a historic record, and unemployment drops to 7.6%, the lowest level for a second quarter since 2008.
Economy
Alcobendas, the Hub of the Future Northern Industrial District of Madrid
Alcobendas will be the hub of the Northern Industrial District, specialising in pharmacy, biotechnology, and aerospace, according to the 2026-2030 Industrial Plan.
Economy
Madrid leads international tourist spending growth with a 22.2% increase in May
Madrid recorded tourist spending of €2.174 billion in May, a 22.2% increase from 2025, the largest rise in Spain.
Economy
S&P upgrades the Community of Madrid's rating to A+, the highest for an autonomous region
S&P Global Ratings grants the Community of Madrid an A+ rating, the highest for an autonomous region, due to fiscal consolidation and market access.
Economy
Madrid City Council and Community Reject Tourist Tax
Madrid City Council and Community reject the tourist tax, deeming it harmful to employment and the competitiveness of the hotel sector.
Economy
The Community of Madrid adds 4 million to the Zero Rate for new self-employed workers
The Community of Madrid invests an additional 4 million in the Zero Rate, subsidising 100% of contributions for new self-employed workers, totalling 11 million in 2026.
Economy
The Community of Madrid injects an extra 1.5 million into MOVES III to address the waiting list
The Community of Madrid allocates an extra 1.5 million from MOVES III to the waiting list, managing 137.5 million in aid for 24,000 electric vehicles and 8,000 charging points.