News of the ministry of 2021

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Trade | 12/30/2021

Trade approves 110 projects worth 103.12 million euros to boost the competitiveness of the trade sector

The aid will be distributed among all the communities and will be managed by local administrations These lines are part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, which includes a total allocation of 415 million euros to support trade over the next three years.
The Ministry | 12/30/2021

Reyes Maroto: "We have achieved the major milestones to consolidate an economic as well as a just social recovery”

The Ministry has achieved 65 percent of its commitments in the last six months. Its goal is to improve productivity and speed up the transformation of our production model based on sustainability, digitalization, and social and territorial cohesion. The progress in vaccination and measures to ensure safe travel have consolidated the recovery of tourism and increased passenger arrivals.
Industry | 12/29/2021

The Government supports the decision of Alcoa's workers and shows its commitment to the future of A Mariña

The workers supported by majority the proposal of the company A commission will be set up to monitor the agreement with representatives from the company, the workers, the Spanish Government and the Xunta de Galicia.
Industry | 12/28/2021

The Government gives the green light to the regulation that will govern the PERTE aid for electric and connected vehicles

Today, the BOE publishes the regulatory bases that establish the requirements for granting aid with a budget of €2,975M for the 2021-2023 period Reyes Maroto “The government is fulfilling its commitment to ensure the structure of the strategic project is ready before the end of the year” This aid is expected to mobilize €11,900M in private investment
Industry | 12/27/2021

Industry approves two new projects with the Fund to Support Productive Industrial Investment for 43.7 million euros

The implementation of these projects will involve a total investment of 66.6 million euros and the creation of 200 direct jobs.
Trade | 12/23/2021

The Government approves four new operations of the Recapitalisation Fund for companies affected by Covid 19 for an amount of ¤54 million

So far, the Fund managed by COFIDES has financed a total of 66.1 million euros. Public aid has been approved for the companies Cesgarden, Eating Group, Egile and Grupo Universo Pachá, which directly employ more than 1,800 workers.
Industry | 12/22/2021

Industry approves the first three projects with the Fund to Support Productive Industrial Investment for 49.7 million euros

The implementation of these projects will involve a total investment of 69 million euros and the creation of 260 direct jobs.
Industry | 12/22/2021

Argentina will be the guest country at the next National Congress on Connected Industry 4.0

The previous edition had more than 3,300 registered participants, which reflects the leading role that industry has acquired in the economic recovery.
Industry | 12/22/2021

Industry launches the "Activa Startups" programme offering SMEs grants of 40,000 euros to improve innovation

The Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI), part of the Ministry of Industry, plans to help 11,000 companies until the end of 2023 with Next Generation-EU funds. The planned investment amounts to 44 million euros until 2023 from the Recovery and Resilience mechanism fund.
Trade | 12/21/2021

The Government appreciates that the US accepts the WTO report on tariffs on Spanish black olives and hopes for a rapid solution to the conflict.

The final report of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concludes that the tariffs applied by the United States on imports of black olives from Spain are contrary to the rules of this organization The US administration has accepted the WTO's final report, a key starting point for confidence in an early resolution of the dispute. Pending progress towards a definitive resolution, the government will continue to work in collaboration with the Andalusian regional government and the sector to provide the information requested by the US administration.
Industry | 12/21/2021

Leather master José Luis Bazán wins the National Crafts Award 2021

The work of a sector that accounts for 0.4% of the national GDP is highlighted.
Tourism | 12/21/2021

The Government approves 46 million euros to strengthen the competitiveness of tourism in non-mainland territories

The Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands will receive 20 million euros each to improve the resilience of their economies, while Ceuta and Melilla will strengthen their tourism sector as an engine of economic and social development.
Tourism | 12/21/2021

The Government agrees with the Autonomous Communities to invest 615 million euros in over 100 tourist destinations

Beneficiaries include big cities like Madrid and Valencia, many rural areas and prioneering destinations of sun and beaches.
Industry | 12/20/2021

Industry launches the Programme to Encourage Female Entrepreneurship equipped with 10M €

Intended to attract entrepreneurial projects led and managed by women of the European Union to our country.
Tourism | 12/20/2021

Up to November, Spain reaches $30.2 million of the international air passengers

In November it welcomed almost 4 million passengers, recovering 70% of the volume of 2019
Tourism | 12/19/2021

The plan ‘La Palma reborn’ directs 27.3 million euros at the economic and social recovery of the island

Today the minister presented the new package of measures to the island's business sector representatives For Reyes Maroto, “the government continues in its commitment to the residents of La Palma. We present a new aid package intended to contribute to a speedy recovery of economic activity because we are looking at a future full of opportunities for the 'isla bonita’ ('pretty island')”
Tourism | 12/17/2021

The Government approves a new package of 17.6 million euros in support of La Palma which includes a €300 tourism voucher

The aim is to revive tourism and support the activities of the self-employed and SMEs on the isla bonita (pretty island) Reyes Maroto: “We want La Palma to be an island of opportunities. After the disaster caused by the volcano, we are working to secure the future of our isla bonita”.
Trade | 12/17/2021

Spanish exports set a new all-time high and increase by 21% up to October

Sales abroad in October continue to grow by 13.6% year-on-year to reach €28.72 billion, the highest level for this month in the entire historical series.
Tourism | 12/17/2021

Employment in tourism increased by 235,123 in November

November closes with 2,307,211 workers in the tourism sector, 11.3% more than in 2020, and continues its recovery for the fifth consecutive month.
Industry | 12/14/2021

The Ministry of Industry grants 57.4 million in aid to innovation and sustainability projects in the manufacturing industry

They have benefited a total of 30 projects that will mobilize upwards of 123 million euros. The Autonomous Regions to receive the highest amounts in aid are Andalusia, Catalonia and Castilla y León.
Tourism | 12/10/2021

Scheduled flights to Spain in December reach 81 percent of pre-pandemic levels

According to Reyes Maroto, “This is a clear sign of the confidence that Destination Spain generates in international markets ”.
Trade | 12/9/2021

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism hands out awards for the renewal and modernization of business networks

Winners include the city councils of Barcelona and Herrera del Duque (Badajoz), the Barcelona-based company Santa Eulalia, S.A., and the Federation of Traders and Industrialists of Morrazo (FECIMO), in Pontevedra.
Industry | 12/9/2021

Brussels gives the go-ahead to the PERTE Scheme for Electric and Connected Vehicles

According to Reyes Maroto, “ this project is a historic opportunity to transform the manufacturing of electric and connected vehicles into an innovation project to strengthen the car industry throughout the country. The car sector is a priority and it will play a key role in the Recovery Plan as we have the industrial capacity and the leadership of firms to invest in the mobility of the future, which is more sustainable, digital, connected and safe ”. “The project will help to develop the value chain of electric vehicles and play an important role in the eco-friendly and digital recovery of the Spanish economy ”, states the Vice-President of the European Commission, Margrethe Vestager.
Tourism | 12/7/2021

Tourism launches a €565 million fund for innovative projects by tourism enterprises

The loans will be given preferably to activities related to digitalization, accessibility, efficiency and the circular economy
Tourism | 12/7/2021

The Spanish government allocates 109.8 million euros to the rehabilitation of historical heritage sites for tourism

The recipients include 15 World Heritage Cities, the Trail of St. Ignatius and 11 Autonomous Regions of the St. James' Way
Tourism | 12/7/2021

The Spanish Government is leading the destinies of Caminos de Santiago with eur 45 million

This programme funds transformative actions to improve the sustainability, digitalization and competitiveness of the destinations, and is part of the National Xacobeo Tourism Plan 2021-22
Industry | 12/2/2021

The Ministry of Industry, the Regional Government of Andalusia, the Labour Committee (CC.OO)Industry, and Airbus form the technical working group to develop the agreement reached in Puerto Real

The technical working group will assess the industrial and technological projects associated with sustainable aviation.
Tourism | 12/2/2021

Morella (Castellón) and Lekunberri (Navarra), named Best Tourism Villages by the WTO

Cantavieja (Teruel) enters the Upgrade programme
Tourism | 12/2/2021

The tourist season extends with more than 5.1 million international tourists who have chosen to holiday in Spain in October

For the first time in history, more tourists arrived in October than in September, almost reaching August levels. According to Reyes Maroto: “ Spain's image as a safe destination and increased international connectivity have contributed to extending the tourist season as we intended ”.
Tourism | 11/30/2021

Madrid Declaration on the empowerment of women in tourism

The Committee adopted the declaration proposed by Spain on “The empowerment of women in tourism”
Tourism | 11/30/2021

The Government launches the investment of 59 million euros in tourist destinations

This initiative will benefit 22 projects in sunny and seafront locations in both rural and urban areas.
Trade | 11/26/2021

El Ministerio de Industria lanza una campaña para estimular la compra de productos originales

El fenómeno de las falsificaciones representa una gran amenaza para la innovación, la salud y el empleo
Tourism | 11/25/2021

For three days, Spain becomes the Centre of Global Tourism

More than international 500 delegates, including the Tourism ministers from the WTO member-states, international organizations, as well as leading personalities from the private sector and civil society, will participate in the high-level meeting of this specialised UN agency.
Tourism | 11/25/2021

Tourism devoted EUR 100 million to the creation, innovation and strengthening of the country's image

According to Reyes Maroto “ Spain is much more than a destination; it is an experience, it is culture, gastronomy, heritage, music, its inhabitants. In short, Spain is meant to be lived. ”. The Strategy will bring together public and private stakeholders to ensure quality experiences and contribute to creating economic opportunities, all the while advertising the destinations.
Tourism | 11/23/2021

The Spanish Government allocates 615 million euros to the sustainability of Spanish tourist destinations

According to Reyes Maroto: “ This is an investment that will strengthen our leading position in tourism at the global level, as it will transform destinations into hotspots of tourism innovation based on environmental, socio-economic and territorial sustainability. ” The funds will be distributed in the Autonomous Regions according to the criteria adopted in the Strategy for Sustainability in Tourism Destinations
Tourism | 11/23/2021

Employment in the tourism sector continues its upwards trend with 235,842 new hires in October

Reyes Maroto: “ We are very close to reaching pre-pandemic levels”
Tourism | 11/22/2021

Reyes Maroto announces an investment of EUR 45 million in World Heritage Cities

The goal of the Boosting Heritage project is the sustainable rehabilitation and maintenance of Spain's historical and cultural heritage. To reinforce our commitment to high-quality, sustainable, digital and inclusive tourism
Trade | 11/22/2021

Spanish exports increase by 22.1% until September, exceeding pre-pandemic levels

September exports increased by 21.9% to reach historical monthy peak of €28.33 billion. Exports between January and September grew by 6.7 percent compared to the same period and pre-pandemic values in 2019.
Tourism | 11/19/2021

October shows the best figures on air passenger arrivals during the pandemic

According to Reyes Maroto “ Recovery continues apace, boosted by the successful vaccination process ”
Industry | 11/17/2021

Two Spanish projects nominated as winners of the 2021 European Enterprise Promotion Awards

The CULINARY ACTION! initiative of the Basque Culinary Center, has won the Award in the "Promoting the Entrepreneurial Spirit" category. Firefighting Open Innovation Lab-CILIFO (FOIL-CILIFO), submitted by the Regional Foundation-Finnova Foundation, is the winner in the category of "Support for the internationalization of enterprises".
Tourism | 11/16/2021

España defiende que el turismo tenga en la agenda europea una relevancia acorde con su peso económico y social

Reyes Maroto celebra el éxito del certificado covid digital UE como instrumento para generar confianza en los viajes seguros y facilita la movilidad internacional.
Industry | 11/16/2021

Industry allocates 179 million for carbon offsets for large industries

This programme has benefited 170 industrial enterprises and 93% of of all applications were awarded.
Industry | 11/11/2021

Industry launches a new edition of the Active Industry 4.0 programme

This is a consultancy programme specializing in digital transformation for industrial enterprises, with a budget of 3.9 million euros intended to aid nearly 400 companies. The deadline for submitting grant applications is 15 December 2021.
Tourism | 11/11/2021

Nit de L’Albà de Elche (Alicante), declared a Festival of National Tourism Interest

According to the Secretary of State for Tourism, Fernando Valdés, “ With this declaration we recognize this spectacle that dates back to the Middle Ages and is noteworthy for its originality and its roots in Elche ”
Tourism | 10/21/2021

Employment in tourism continues to recover with 134,903 new hires recorded in September

This is the fourth consecutive month to record growth during this year The month ended with 2,365,731 tourism employees registered with Social Security, 6 percent more than in 2020 Participation increased in all regions and in most branches of tourism
Trade | 10/19/2021

Spanish exports experience record growth of 22.1% up to August

Imports have also increased by 21.6% up to August 2021, reaching 212,497 million euros.
Tourism | 10/19/2021

In September, Spain recovered more than half the number of inbound international passengers prior to the pandemic

Passenger volume exceeded 5 million, which amounts to 52 percent of arrivals in September 2019. In the yearly total, Spain reached 20.7 million passengers, 12 percent higher than in 2020.
Trade | 10/18/2021

Trade allocates 829,000 euros to reinforce Spanish Chambers of Coomerce abroad

Its goal is to contribute to the digital transformation and modernization of the Chambers of Commerce and to boost communication and digital services to improve the competitiveness of Spanish companies The deadline for applications is 20 working days from the day after the publication of the order in the Official State Gazette (BOE)
Industry | 10/14/2021

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism has increased its budget by 70% to 8.2 billion in 2022

All items of expenditure are increased, with a noteworthy increase of 83 percent of the non-financial budget, which includes €3.6 billion in credits as part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. Industrial policy accounts for 44 percent of expenditure with increased spending to the tune of €3.65 billion ; €2.9 billion have been allocated for trade, tourism and SMEs, a 35% of the total, and €1.68 billion will be allocated for R&D&I and digitalization, amounting to 20%. According to the minister, Reyes Maroto, “ the 2022 budget demonstrates the Spanish government's commitment to ensure economic recovery and to speed up our production model to make Spain a more competitive, sustainable, digital and inclusive country ”.
Industry | 10/13/2021

Reyes Maroto “the industrial policy budget in 2022 is the highest in history at more than 4.8 billion”

The car industry, the agrifood sector, green hydrogen and electro-intensive industry are strategic sectors for the government. According to Minister Maroto, one of its priorities is that industrial policy should have the highest social and political consensus. For this, the Ministry is drafting a State Treaty on Industrial Policy for Spain 2030, and a new Law on Industry.
Tourism | 10/11/2021

Reyes Maroto on the Xacobeo pilgrimage in Rome

The schedule of the new interactive center highlights the promotion of the St James' Ways roads during Xacobeo 2021-2022 in Italy, the first country of origin of the pilgrims.
Industry | 10/8/2021

Applications for aid from the Plan for the Modernization of Machine Tools of the Plan may be submitted from tomorrow onwards

Aids will be given in the form of grants and constitute a maximum of 20 percent of the expenditure in small enterprises, and 10 percent for medium enterprises, with a maximum of €175,000 per machine
Trade | 10/6/2021

Reyes Maroto: “Spain calls for international trade to incorporate a gender perspective in the OECD”

According to the minister, the OECD should promote the development of international trade that integrates the gender perspective, the defense of labour rights, and sustainability
Tourism | 10/6/2021

Spain joins forces with Colombia to convert Bogota into a smart tourism destination

In 2020, Spain began exporting the smart tourism model to Colombia, by collaborating with the city of Medellin to transform it into a smart tourism destination. Bogota ranks second in the list of Latin American Cities of the Future (2021/22); it is the third most important city in Latin America and the first in Colombia in terms of foreign direct investment (2019/20); and it is the fifth highest city in Latin America in terms of summits hosted (2019). These numbers make the development of this project especially relevant. This transformation into a smart tourism destination will begin by analysing all city information on the five aspects of this methodology, covering governance, innovation, technology, accessibility and sustainability.
Tourism | 10/5/2021

The Spanish Government approves three million euros to promote Spanish tourism abroad

Within the process of overcoming the pandemic, a priority is to boost publicity in order to revive the tourism market. Its goals are to improve Spain's image and positioning as a holiday destination and to boost tourist attraction and retention, among others.
Tourism | 10/4/2021

Spain recovered in half of august international tourists in 2019.

Spain was 5.2 million international tourists in august, lifting up 51 per cent of those who arrived in the same month in 2019 and 112 per cent by 2020 “ These Reyes Maroto reinforcing the trend data recovery of international tourism and confirm that Spain was seen as a destination safe ”
Industry | 9/29/2021

Reyes Maroto requests the European commission to expedite the instruments to boost semiconductor manufacturing in Europe

The minister spoke in favour of Spain's call for joint gas purchases in Europe to reduce high wholesale electricity prices.
Tourism | 9/27/2021

Reyes Maroto calls for an inclusive tourism that creates opportunities for all.

Vaccination is key to re-energizing tourism and for this, it must reach all regions that still lack access to vaccines. Spain will donate 7.5 million vaccines to Sub-Saharan Africa and to countries south of the European Union.
Tourism | 9/24/2021

Spain will host the 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in 2023

Reyes Maroto “ Staging this international event in La Rioja is a significant acknowledgement of a region that has made wine the cornerstone of its tourism model ”. Nearly three million visitors explored the wineries and museums on Spain's Wine Trails in 2019, with an expenditure of almost 80 million euros per year.
Industry | 9/22/2021

Industry presents the PERTE scheme for electric vehicles linked to public entities and companies, in Vigo

Building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders within the value chain of electric and connected vehicles is a strategic goal
Tourism | 9/21/2021

Employment in the tourism sector rebounds in August with 91,405 new hires

August ends with 2,366,501 workers in tourism registered with Social Security, amounting to 12.3 percent of the total According to Reyes Maroto: “This improvement notwithstanding, we still need to extend the protection afforded by the ERTE furlough scheme to companies and jobs that are yet to benefit from this recovery ”
Trade | 9/20/2021

Spanish exports increase by 21.7 percent until July, a historic high for this period.

The trade deficit for the first seven months of 2021 was 11.2 percent lower than that of the same period in 2020. Reyes Maroto states: “ the data from the last seven months underscore the great resilience of Spain's foreign trade, especially in the case of goods exports which now exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Tourism | 9/20/2021

Spain received 5 million international travellers in August, 172% more than in 2020.

Reyes Maroto: “ International movement is gradually but steadily recovering”
Tourism | 9/15/2021

Reyes Maroto announces that work will commence on the new headquarters of the World Tourism Organization in 2022.

The iconic Palacio de Congresos in Madrid will host the new headquarters of the World Tourism Organization, with a more modern and functional layout.
Industry | 9/14/2021

The Government approves a Plan for the Modernization of Machine Tools for SMEs to the tune of 50 million euros

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism believes that this public funding will spur 250-500 million euros worth of investments in new machinery.
Tourism | 9/14/2021

Reyes Maroto promotes the reinvigoration of the WTO's role in the post-Covid period

Spain and the UNWTO unite to boost the recovery of global tourism
Trade | 9/13/2021

The Spanish Government launches three lines of aid for the business sector with a budget of 104 million euros.

According to Minister Maroto, “ this aid will foster a more resilient, competitive, sustainable and digital trade sector ”. These new lines of aid are a part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
Industry | 9/10/2021

Industry encourages businesses to form a national cluster of personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers.

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism announces a public fund worth 20 million euros in aid to business clusters, at the end of September.
Tourism | 9/9/2021

As the summer ends, Spain recovers 70% of its air passenger capacity in 2019.

International flight bookings for September and October are almost three times as many as those booked for this period in 2020.
Industry | 9/7/2021

The Ministry of Industry and the General Council of Economists renew their support for entrepreneurship

To boost the Network of Entrepreneur Service Centres which has 3,800 information points (PAE), of which almost 3,000 are private and 800 are public.
Trade | 9/7/2021

The Government approves €50 million for a new line of aid to promote the internationalization of Spanish companies

Within the framework of the Recovery Plan, this line of funding enables feasibility studies, technical assistance, and consultancies in order to boost exports of high added value. Priority will be given to studies conducted in African and Asian nations.
Industry | 9/2/2021

The Ministry of Industry creates an Executive Committee within the High-Level Forum for Spanish Industry

According to Raül Blanco: “ the government seeks to ensure that industrial policies are backed by the greatest social and political consensus ”.
Tourism | 9/1/2021

The data on arrivals and spending by international tourists confirm Spain's status as a safe destination

Spain received 4.4 million international tourists in July, 78.3 percent more than in 2020 The average expenditure per tourist rose to 1,190 euros, an increase of 19.3 percent, and the average trip duration was 8.3 days
Tourism | 8/30/2021

Consolidated growth in employment in the tourism sector with over 244,150 new hires in July

The second-best figures recorded this month Around 2.56 million people are employed in this sector, representing 13.1 per cent of all workers in the national economy
Tourism | 8/24/2021

International arrivals to Spain double in one year to reach 4.4 million.

Germany and the United Kingdom are the travellers' main countries of origin.
Trade | 8/19/2021

Spanish foreign trade rebounds; exports grow by 23.3 percent in the first half of 2021.

The trade deficit in the first half of the year was 28.7 per cent lower than the deficit for the same period in 2020. Exports in June 2021 increased by 22% to €27.61 billion, a historic high for this month.
Industry | 8/16/2021

Applications invited for financial aid to promote innovation and sustainability in the manufacturing industry, with a budget of €95 million.

The goal of this action is to encourage industrial companies to approach innovation and enhanced sustainability as another ongoing process within their business. The budget includes €14 million worth of grants.
Trade | 8/12/2021

Results of the 2021 National Awards for Domestic Trade announced.

Winners include the city councils of Barcelona and Herrera del Duque (Badajoz), the Barcelona-based company Santa Eulalia, S.A., and the Federation of Traders and Industrialists of Morrazo (FECIMO), in Pontevedra.
Industry | 8/5/2021

Applications invited for Activa Financiación grants in the field of Connected Industry 4.0 with a budget of €95 million

This action seeks to support projects that promote the digital transformation of industrial enterprises and improves their environmental sustainability through digitalisation This year, the grants budget has been increased by €45 million, compared to 2019
Tourism | 7/30/2021

Employment in tourism has grown in june year 3.3 per cent

It is the first time since the beginning of the pandemic that breaks down the downward trend
The Ministry | 7/30/2021

Reyes Maroto “Over these months we have set the stage for the recovery and transformation of our production sectors”.

The minister considers that the actions undertaken in this half of the year within various areas of her Department have made it possible to revive the economy and boost its digitalisation, sustainability and resilience The promotion of transformative projects for sustainable and connected mobility linked to European funds, recovering safe movement between EU states and with third countries in order to relaunch tourism, supporting the internationalization of businesses, or providing funds to aid company solvency, are some of these milestones
Tourism | 7/29/2021

The national Xacobeo plan will mean a government investment of more than 25 million in Galicia

Reyes Maroto stresses that the planned investments are proof of the central government's commitment to Galicia The project includes 11 interventions to improve Galicia's historical heritage, support for destinations associated with the Pilgrims' Roads to Santiago de Compostela and international promotion by Turespaña. In addition to these investments, two tourism sustainability plans have been approved by the government for Ourense and A Mariña Lucense.
Tourism | 7/28/2021

The Secretariat of State for Tourism adopts 23 Sustainability Plans in Destinations with an investment of EUR 64 million

These plans correspond to the general call for applications and they have been drafted in agreement with regional and local bodies.
Tourism | 7/22/2021

The minister Reyes Maroto presents Spain as an attractive tourist destination to American tour operators

American travel agents value the certainty and clarity with which Spain is working to restore customer confidence when travelling. The minister also laid out details of the Spanish government's Plan to modernize the sector and to transform the tourism model into a more sustainable, digital and resilient one. Within the English-sapeaking market, the United States is a key market for Spanish tourism with 3.3 million inbound tourists and 5.8 billion euros in expenditure in 2019.
Trade | 7/20/2021

España y Estados Unidos acuerdan trabajar conjuntamente para impulsar la Agenda Transatlántica que será clave para la recuperación económica y social tras la pandemia

España y Estados Unidos acuerdan crear un grupo de trabajo para impulsar el papel de las pymes en la internacionalización
Industry | 7/20/2021

The Ministry of Industry and the Association of Labor Relations and Social Security Law Consultants unite to support entrepreneurs

Currently, the PAE Network consists of nearly 3,800 PAE entrepreneur information outlets, of which nearly 3,000 are private and 800, public.
Industry | 7/19/2021

Maroto obtains a commitment from Alcoa to unblock the process of selling San Cibrao

Alcoa has committed to studying the proposals submitted by the minister Reyes Maroto. The Government has offered to accompany the sale with public grants for the industrial and energy sectors.
Industry | 7/19/2021

The Ministry of Industry has selected the two Spanish candidates for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards

The EEPA Awards are given annually by the European Commission to publicize leading initiatives that promote and support the activity of entrepreneurs and SMEs
Tourism | 7/19/2021

Over 2.3 million international passengers travelled to Spain in June

Arrivals from the UK increased by 232 percent in one month
Trade | 7/16/2021

The Spanish Government strengthens bilateral relations with the US administration

Next week, Minister Maroto will attend high-level meetings in Washington with the members of the Biden administration in charge of trade, in order to boost overseas trade relations and to support the presence of Spanish companies in the country. From Wednesday onwards, Minister Maroto will join President Sanchez's entourage on his American tour.
Industry | 7/16/2021

The Central Government and the Regional Government of Extremadura promote the construction of a sugar factory in Merida

This project promoted by Ibérica Sugar Company Iberian entails an investment of €470 million, the creation of 54 permanent jobs, and the hiring of an additional 254 workers during the yearly crop season.
Industry | 7/15/2021

Industria activa el Fondo de Apoyo a la Inversión Industrial Productiva dotado con 600 millones de euros en 2021

Para la ministra Maroto, este nuevo instrumento va a contribuir a incrementar la producción industrial y el empleo de calidad en el conjunto del territorio nacional. El Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Turismo mantendrá su servicio ‘Financia Industria’ de asesoramiento gratuito para informar de este fondo. Desde el portal de SEPIDES está disponible el acceso a la presentación de solicitudes a la financiación.
Industry | 6/29/2021

The Spanish Government initiates a new consultation process for participation in a European microelectronics project

In the words of the Secretary-General for Industry and SMEs, Raül Blanco, “the goal of this new expression of interest is to enhance Spain's participation in this IPCEI with financially sound and large-scale projects ”
Industry | 6/25/2021

The Ministry of Industry and the Regional Government of Extremadura sign an agreement with Diamond Foundry to produce sustainable diamonds

According to the Secretary-General for Industry and SMEs, this project will place Spain at the forefront of the diamond industry and will be key to manufacturing semiconductors, in order to remedy their current shortage in Europe.
Trade | 6/25/2021

The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism presents the National Awards for Domestic Trade 2020

The winners of this edition were the City Council of Don Benito, the Zona Triana Association of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and the stationery store, Papeleria Tamayo, in San Sebastián
The Ministry | 6/22/2021

The Spanish Government approves €98.5 M in funding for SMEs and entrepreneurs

To provide funding for more than 600 business projects with an induced investment of around €218 M. 506 operations were approved along these lines in 2020, entailing an investment of over 83 million euros.
Tourism | 6/21/2021

La llegada de pasajeros aéreos internacionales crece un 71% en un mes

En mayo, 1,4 millones de viajeros llegaron a España procedentes de aeropuertos en el extranjero
Tourism | 6/18/2021

The Spanish Government launches the National Xacobeo Tourism Plan with an investment of 121 million euros

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, delivered the closing address at the Oviedo presentation of the strategy to revitalize tourism along the Spanish pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela
Industry | 6/18/2021

The Spanish Government launches a website to provide information on the Fund to Support Investment in Production

The Fund was endowed with €600 million in 2021 and applications for aid are invited from July onwards.
The Ministry | 6/18/2021

ERDF funds granted for the replacement of three elevators in the Cuzco Ministerial Complex

The introduction of more energy efficient technologies will enable energy savings of 30% in the elevators. This aid granted by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) amounts to €377,840.21

News of the ministry of 2021

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