News from the Ministry of the year 2020

All press releases

Trade | 11/17/2020

Trade launches the #JuntosMasLejos platform to support the internationalisation of Spanish companies

#JuntosMasLejos is a joint initiative of ICEX, CEOE and Spanish Chamber of Commerce Reyes Maroto previews the lines of the Action Plan against COVID-19 in support of internationalisation
Covid-19 Industry | 11/16/2020

The Ministry of industry finally select a total of 50 projects for the COVID-19 Aid Plan

Line of aid financed by an induced investment of 19 million euros. Grant applications focus mainly on the manufacture of masks and hydroalcoholic solutions
Trade | 11/12/2020

Spanish economy price competitiveness improves in comparison to EU-27 in Q3

This Index, whose reductions reflect increased competitiveness, fell 0.8% compared to EU-27 in Q3 2020.
Tourism | 11/11/2020

“Back to Canary Island, back to Spain”, TURESPAÑA advertising campaign

Designed to encourage tourists to return to he Canary Islands this autumn-winter season. The campaign was launched today in the main European markets.
Industry | 11/10/2020

Documentation required to receive Plan RENOVE aid can be completed as of today

Plan Renove promotes the acquisition of cars, vans, heavy vehicles (buses and lorries) and motorcycles. It has available budget for all categories. The application assessment process will begin after attaching the required supporting documentation to the form enabled today.
Trade | 11/9/2020

Maroto trusts that the USA will resume talks to end the Airbus-Boeing conflict

With widespread support from Member States, the European Union has approved an Implementing Regulation that will allow it to impose duties, according to the WTO resolution in the Boeing case, and which establishes they will no longer be applied if the US suspends its countermeasures. The Minister of Trade stresses that "the main goal" of applying these measures is to "convince the US to resume negotiations and avoid escalating the trade conflict, which would not benefit either party” Tomorrow, the European Union will start enforcing its own duties pursuant to the WTO resolution
Industry | 11/4/2020

Industry celebrates the order maintaining tank activity in Alcoa

Minister Reyes Maroto applauded the “unprecedented success” of the workers' claims and stressed that the court considers the Ministry to be party to the conflict as it supports efforts to ensure the plant continues to operate. At the hearing, the government expressed its position in favour of two precautionary measures the stay of the workforce adjustment plan that would affect 524 people and the postponement of shutting down tanks until a court determines whether the workforce adjustment plan is a violation of law.
The Ministry | 11/4/2020

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism will have a 4.86 billion euro budget for 2021

Reyes Maroto “the government proposed the largest public budget in history to directly support the reactivation of industry, trade and tourism” Ministry resources increase by 74% compared to the 2018 extended budget
Industry | 10/30/2020

The Spanish Metrology Centre launches an online 'escape room' to explain measurement units

The initiative deepens metrological concepts related to water, electricity, gas and thermal energy meters. It will be accessible on the CEM website from 2 November.
Covid-19 Tourism | 10/30/2020

Industry and Labour present a Training Plan to improve skills and qualifications in the tourism sector

The labour protection measures already put in place by the Government are added to this "tool to foster the creation of quality employment and vocation for durability,” linked to the Plan to Boost Tourism. The measure includes the reinforcing the 'Digitalízate' project, a specific SEPE call, for training programme subsidies, and the creation of a Professional Hospitality Skills Card. A total of 70,000 tourism sector professionals will be eligible for this Plan, to which the Government will allocate $40 million euros.
Industry | 10/28/2020

Reyes Maroto will call an extraordinary conference with the Autonomous Regions and FEMP to analyse the Plan to Support Hospitality

The minister has acknowledged the exemplary response from the hospitality sector during the darkest moments of the pandemic. Government priorities include protecting the hospitality sector, setting the foundations for its recovery and working on new support measures such as extending grace periods, amortising ICO credits and a plan to train more than 70,000 workers in the sector
Trade | 10/26/2020

Industry and the Chamber of Commerce encourage people to shop locally

The Minister of Industry and the President of the Camera will present the "Lifting a shutter is building a country" campaign tomorrow, appealing to citizens to support the retail sector. The campaign highlights the attributes of shopping locally, such as health safety, proximity, trust, professionalism and quality products and services.
Tourism | 10/26/2020

Spain exports the Smart Tourist Destination model to Colombia

Work will begin by analysing all information on the municipality related to the five cores of the methodology which covers governance, innovation, technology, accessibility and sustainability.
Industry | 10/23/2020

The Spanish Metrology Centre (CEM) presents its Strategic Plan until 2023

The goal is to make the CEM a national centre of reference by modernising its services.
Industry | 10/23/2020

Industry awards eight million euros to innovative industrial projects

By sectors, 29% of the projects supported belong to the Information and Communication Technologies sector (ICT) and 22% to environment and energy. By Autonomous Region, Catalonia, Aragon and Andalusia have presented 67% of the projects funded and received 72% of all grants awarded.
Tourism | 10/22/2020

Reyes Maroto, "The Canary Islands being included on the United Kingdom's safe travel list is excellent news"

UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps announced the lifting of quarantine and travel restrictions on the Canary Islands, which will enter into force on Sunday the 25th Canary Islands has a tourist corridor protocol that reinforces its safe destination image.
Trade | 10/22/2020

The Government asks the European Commission to stand firm so that the United States withdraws its tariffs on Spanish products

Minister Maroto and Minister Planas have informed those affected that it is an "absolute priority" for the EC to end this dispute with a negotiated agreement Spain has requested that the EU exercise its rights under the WTO framework, unless the US agrees to suspend the tariffs
Industry | 10/22/2020

The National Fashion Industry Awards pay tribute to the sector's response to Covid

Minister Maroto stresses that the sector's exemplary work during the pandemic "has saved many lives". Queen Letizia presents awards to Bimba&Lola, Custo Dalmau, Pisamona, Hilaturas Ferré, Mila and Pedro García, The Extreme Collection, Mixer&Pack and Villanueva University
Industry | 10/21/2020

Spain and the Dominican Republic will work together on industrial digitalisation

Collaboration on industrial digitalisation will be enhanced and the School of Industrial Organisation (EOI) will offer four courses designed to train Dominican professionals.
Industry | 10/16/2020

Plan Renove grant applications can be submitted as of next Tuesday, 20 October

Reyes Maroto has announced that 135,000 vehicles have been purchased to date thanks to this plan with a budget of 250 million euros. The automotive sector is a priority for the Government.
Trade | 10/16/2020

Xiana Méndez trusts that exports will be a driver of recovery for the Spanish economy

The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity improves considerably in the third quarter. All indicators concerning hiring in export activity improve. The three factors most cited for their positive influence on export activity are the evolution of external demand, competition in quality and availability of human resources suitable for export
Tourism | 10/15/2020

Maroto announces new tools based on big data and digitalisation to revive the tourist sector

Tourism presents a Data Viewer and a Directory of Technological Solutions According to the Minister, “it is important to revive the tourist sector by incorporating digitisation as a lever to improve our competitiveness.” The DTI Network Plenary Committee will approve the incorporation of 19 new members, 7 institutions and 12 companies, bringing the total number of members up to 198
Industry | 10/14/2020

The Ministry of Industry launches an acceleration programme for industrial entrepreneurs

Participants will be able to develop their projects with training, workshops and specialised mentoring. "The entrepreneurship-innovation binomial is going to be a key lever to modernise our productive model", stresses Minister Reyes Maroto. ENISA will provide guidance on financing.
Trade | 10/13/2020

Maroto trusts that the United States will withdraw its tariffs on Spanish products after the WTO resolution

This decision confirms that “the US did not meet the guidelines from the first panel on Boeing”, stresses the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Tourism | 10/13/2020

Spain values the homogenisation of mobility criteria in the EU positively

The Recommendation adopted today in the GAC reflects the position of Spain, which requested excluding the closure of borders as a measure to be taken and the establishment of flexible limits to mobility, always under health criteria goals. It is a minimum agreement guarantees permanent mobility for sensitive groups and the preference for the testing at origin and/or destination as a preferred measure over quarantines. This agreement ensures safe travel and is a first step towards reactivating international tourist activity.
Tourism | 10/9/2020

The Government agrees a protocol for tourist corridors with the Canary and Balearic Islands

The protocol includes tests at origin and destination when the Cumulative Incidence exceeds 50 per 100,000 population. A useful instrument for reaching agreements with our main issuing markets to reactivate tourism.
Tourism | 10/7/2020

Spain defends a global framework of predictable and coordinated measures to restore the confidence of tourists

Reyes Maroto offers hold a high-level international conference on the island of La Palma to address, in the framework of public-private collaboration, the ambitious goal of making countries safe travel destinations once more.
Industry | 10/6/2020

The Government analyses all available instruments within the legal and EU framework to guarantee the future of Alcoa

Industry calls the Multilateral Group on the future of the San Cibrao Plant to analyse the next steps to take with the Government of Galicia and trade unions.
Industry | 10/6/2020

The Ministry of industry mobilises 424 million euros for industrial projects in 2020

SMEs account for most operations, with 76.7% of the projects approved. The Autonomous Regions that mobilise most investments are the Region of Valencia (€58.1 M), Castilla-La Mancha (€49.7 M), Catalonia (€48.9 M) and Castile and León (€48.4 M).
Tourism | 10/6/2020

SEGUTTUR and SITCA organise the first course on smart tourist destinations for Central America

This initiative reflects the international interest aroused by the smart tourist destination model developed by the Spanish administration. Seventy tourism institution professionals from seven Central American countries will take part in the course, to be held online this week.
Industry | 10/5/2020

Industry approves the interim proposals of 204 applications for aid to offset CO2 emissions

The sector that receives most aid is steel, with 24 million euros. This is followed by chemicals 11 million The Autonomous Region with most aid is Galicia, with 13.3 million euros, followed by Asturias with 10.1 million.
Industry | 10/5/2020

The Ministry of Industry sends requests to Alcoa and Alu Ibérica to confirm that meet the requirements for CO2 aid

The requirements correspond to the call for the mechanism to offset the costs of indirect greenhouse gas emissions from 2019 currently in the award process. The companies have 10 days to send the data requested in the notice and to submit any allegations.
Covid-19 Tourism | 9/30/2020

The Government reaches an agreement with Autonomous Communities and local entities to invest €58 million to support sustainable tourism destinations

The projects will leverage the offer in interior Spain and modernize pioneering destinations. Twenty-five tourism sustainability plans will be funded in 14 Autonomous Communities
Covid-19 Tourism | 9/29/2020

The Government grants €485,000 to various tourism sector bodies and entities

This aid aims to support a quality tourist offer, and promote environmental and social values.
Tourism | 9/28/2020

Reyes Maroto proposes the EU implement homogenous measures to ensure safe travel between states to relaunch tourism

Maroto opts for establishing homogeneous criteria for treating areas of risk and coordinated measures to control the departure and arrival of travellers, and applying them at regional level to avoid indiscriminate measures, so that “Europe is once again a safe travel destination”. The minister calls for a European Action Plan to rescue the sector, including a European Travel Guarantee Fund. Nine countries sign the declaration proposed Spain; Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta and Portugal.
Covid-19 Trade | 9/28/2020

The Government will boost digitalisation in commercial sector as a lever for its economic revival

In light of growing online sales, Reyes Maroto has stressed that we face “a unique opportunity for the digitalisation of the sector that we must seize”.
Industry | 9/28/2020

The Government and the Xunta de Galicia accuse Alcoa of pushing workers into an unnecessary conflict

Raül Blanco, Secretary General for Industry: “Alcoa has acted in bad faith in the process of negotiating the sale of the San Cibrao plant”. After verifying that the company unilaterally abandoned negotiations, the Vice President for Economy of the Xunta, Francisco Conde, ensures that Galicia does not deserve this treatment, and asks the company to reconsider its position and expand the consultation period.
Industry | 9/25/2020

Government, employers and trade unions agree to develop an Action Plan for the national aerospace sector

The plan will address initiatives to maintain productive capacities and employment in a strategic sector for Spain.
Tourism | 9/24/2020

The Government has allocated more than 25 billion euros to the tourism sector with the blessing of the EU

Reyes Maroto recalls that, “most of these subsidies were approved by Brussels as part of the Action Plan to mitigate the effects of COVID”
Industry | 9/21/2020

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism launches a digitalisation programme for tourism SMEs in association with Google

The School of Industrial Organisation (EOI), attached to the ministry headed by Reyes Maroto, and the internet giant are launching a digital marketing acceleration programme for tourism sector SMEs. Participants will develop skills with support from Google professionals, experts from the EOI and sector companies.
Trade | 9/21/2020

Exports reached 147.487 billion euros from January to July 2020

Exports grow 3.3% in July compared with the month of June, the third consecutive month-on-month growth. Trade deficit in the first seven months of 2020 fell 54.2% compared to the same period of the previous year
Trade | 9/18/2020

Augusts ends with 2.27 million tourist sector workers registered with the Social Security

Tourism loses 39,875 contributors compared to the previous month The trend set in July, with 100,000 more registered workers, has been broken
Tourism | 9/16/2020

Spain will host the next WTO Executive Committee meeting in January

The meeting will coincide with the FITUR trade fair to highlight the importance of tourism at international level
Covid-19 Tourism | 9/15/2020

New online courses for the Anfitriones tourism training programme

Free training for sector professional Anfitriones has trained 30,415 tourism sector professionals since it was launched in 2009
Covid-19 Industry | 9/9/2020

Industry will fund 48 projects for manufacturing hygiene-healthcare products

Applications for grants focus mainly on masks and hydroalcoholic solutions. The Region of Valencia, Catalonia and Andalusia have submitting the most projects
Covid-19 Trade | 9/9/2020

The Government invests €4 million to promote Spanish food on the external market

The campaign is part of the commitment undertaken by the Ministries of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and Industry, Trade and Tourism to help the sectors most affected by the health crisis and the effects of US tariffs Spain Food Nation, which will take place in some 20 countries, will present Spain as a country that supplies safe food to Europe and the world Olives, olive oil and wine are some of the products whose worldwide visibility will be boosted in key markets such as the United Kingdom, United States or some Asian countries
Industry | 9/4/2020

Reyes Maroto, "Digital transformation of the Spanish industry is not an option, it is a necessity”

The Minister of Industry highlighted the launch of an ambitious digitalisation strategy at national level - Digital Spain 2025 -
Covid-19 Tourism | 9/3/2020

The State Secretary for Tourism meets with President Ximo Puig and sector entrepreneurs

Fernando Valdés also visits Peñíscola and Castellón
Covid-19 Industry | 9/3/2020

Reyes Maroto, "Public-private collaboration has responded to the challenge we set: saving lives"

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism has been rewarded for its work promoting and supporting business intiatives to increase healthcare material production capacity
Tourism | 9/2/2020

The Secretary of State for Tourism visits Benidorm to support the sector in Alicante

Visit to the Smart Data Office, the visitor profile and preference data analysis centre Meeting with tourism sector entrepreneurs
Industry | 9/1/2020

The Ministry of industry spends EUR 1.9 million to support standardisation and foster industrial innovation

Granting €227,000 in aid for the dissemination, promotion and defence of Industrial Property was also approved
Tourism | 9/1/2020

International tourism data from July reflect the negative impact of COVID-19

Spain received 2.5 million international tourists in July, with an average of spend of 994 euros Average stay increased to 8.1 days
Tourism | 8/31/2020

Turespaña entrusts Ineco with the project for remodelling the Madrid Conference Centre

The emblematic building known for his mural by Joan Miró will house the new headquarters of the World Tourism Organization
Industry | 8/28/2020

The Industrial Climate Index in Spain improved by 25 points between May and August

The Index has recovered 80% of its value compared to the month of April
Trade | 8/21/2020

Exports reached 124.1 billion euros in the first half of 2020

The trade deficit from January to June fell by 48.5% compared to the same period from the previous year
Tourism | 8/21/2020

The tourism sector closes July with 100,099 more enrolled in Social Security

The year-on-year downturn caused by COVID-19 is reduced by the gradual recovery of tourism activity
Tourism | 8/20/2020

More than two million international travellers flew to Spain in July, with the Balearic Isles as main destination

Almost half of international travellers to Spain came from Germany and United Kingdom
Industry | 8/18/2020

40 innovative projects apply for the R+D+i and Connected Industry 4.0 lines of assistance

The projects submitted come from ten Autonomous Communities
Trade | 8/13/2020

The Government rejected the USA's decision to maintain tariffs on Spanish products

The Spanish Executive to continue working with the USA towards a negotiated solution to the dispute at the World Trade Organisation
Covid-19 Industry | 8/12/2020

375 projects chose aid for companies who invested in hygiene products related to COVID-19

The projects submitted represent a value of 101 million euros.
Trade | 8/11/2020

The price competitiveness of the Spanish economy improves in the second quarter of the year compared to the EU-27 and OECD

This Index, whose reductions reflect competitiveness gains, declined 0.6% compared to the positive trend that began in the first quarter of 2019.
Covid-19 Tourism | 8/10/2020

Tourism, leisure and culture companies receive an injection of 14.45 billion euros from the ICO COVID-19 Line of guarantees

This line of aid is helping maintain economic activity and jobs, facilitating access to credit and the liquidity of companies and self-employed individuals
Covid-19 Tourism | 8/6/2020

Tourism publishes a guide with recommendations against COVID-19 for Holiday Homes

According to Fernando Valdés, Secretary of State for Tourism “it is essential that all tourist accommodation have a protocol adapted to their characteristics that guarantees the safety of tourists and workers ”
Covid-19 Trade | 7/31/2020

The Government meets with the Platform of Spanish agri-food chain affected by United States tariffs

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, have reported on the efforts carried out by the European Commission with the US administration
Covid-19 Tourism | 7/29/2020

Reyes Maroto assures EasyJet and Jet2 that air passage is safe between Spain and the United Kingdom

The Minister reminded tour operators that the holiday destinations preferred by the British - including the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Valencia and Andalusia – are areas with low rates of the virus
Trade | 7/29/2020

Reyes Maroto: Horizonte África will strengthen Spain's presence on the African continent

The Government is working with the European Commission on a new Africa Strategy in order to achieve greater economic integration through trade.
Covid-19 Industry | 7/28/2020

The Government approves the 2020 call for the Reindus Programme, endowed with 340 million euro

The purpose of this support is to promote the consolidation of industry after the crisis resulting from COVID-19
Trade | 7/28/2020

Reyes Maroto: “Invest in Cities is an opportunity to attract investment to cities and contribute to their social and economic revival”

The minister has indicated that Spain is an open, competitive economy
Industry | 7/24/2020

Press release on Airbus

Spain and France have reached an agreement with Airbus to modify the terms of the subsidies granted to launch the A350, to keep them in line with the market
Tourism | 7/23/2020

Fernando Valdés highlights tapas as the differentiating element of Spanish tourism and a way to jumpstart consumption

At World Tapas Day, organised by the Spanish Hospitality Federation, Valdés said that “the sector is prepared to offer health guarantees to both domestic and international tourists, and to achieve a safe experience”.
Covid-19 Trade | 7/20/2020

Reyes Maroto views the foreign sector as a pillar of growth and job creation for economic and social recovery

The State Secretariat for Trade presented the ‘Post-COVID Action Plan to support the internationalisation of Spanish companies’ The CEO of ICEX presented the ICEX 2021-22 Strategic Plan
Covid-19 Industry | 7/17/2020

The Ministry of Industry allocates €11 million to grants for companies investing in the manufacture of COVID-19 related healthcare products

It will support the production of medical devices and equipment, healthcare and individual protection materials, and products such as active ingredients, chemicals, drugs, or other products, which are considered urgent The deadline for submitting applications and documentation will end on 30 July 2020
Covid-19 Trade | 7/17/2020

Exports fall 17.2% up to May

Trade deficit fell 31.3% year on year Exports pick up in May after reaching minimum levels in April.
Trade | 7/16/2020

The Ministry of Industry and the Development Bank of Latin America will promote the development of sustainable projects

The entity responsible for managing the cofinancing of projects is the Corporate Internationalisation Fund (FIEM), part of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Covid-19 Tourism | 7/16/2020

Reyes Maroto analyses the evolution of air connectivity international tourist movement with Easyjet and ALA

The minister emphasised the importance of conveying coordinated messages and reliable information to generate security and confidence in international tourists. First working meeting of the new Secretary of State for Tourism, Fernando Valdés.
Tourism | 7/16/2020

Presentation of the new State Secretariat for Tourism team

Last Tuesday, the Council of Ministers appointed Fernando Valdés as Secretary of State for Tourism and Miguel Sanz as General Manager of TURESPAÑA
Covid-19 Trade | 7/16/2020

Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity falls in the second quarter due to the impact of COVID-19

The Secretary of State for Trade, Xiana Méndez, stresses that a significant number of companies hope that the impact of the crisis is temporary and trust that their export portfolio will have improved in the coming months.
Covid-19 Trade | 7/15/2020

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism and Spanish Chamber of Commerce launch a campaign to boost consumption in local shops

Reyes Maroto and José Luis Bonet have signed the collaboration agreement Local trade is one of the sectors most affected by the health crisis and by regulations obliging them to reduce activity 49.5% of shops are self-employed and 47.1% are microenterprises
Trade | 7/14/2020

The Secretary of State for Trade encourages continued trust in Spain as an investment destination

According to Xiana Méndez, Spain has several structural strengths which make it a very appealing destination for international investors
The Ministry | 7/14/2020

Reyes Maroto appoints a new team to address the challenges of tourism

The Council of Ministers of 14 July 2020 has approved the appointment of Fernando Valdés as Secretary of State for Tourism, Pablo Garde as the department's Undersecretary and Miguel Sanz as the new Director General of the Tourism Institute of Spain, TURESPAÑA
Covid-19 Tourism | 7/13/2020

Reyes Maroto presents international promotion campaign and the new spain.info portal

The campaign's priority target is the European tourist and the slogan is "Back to Spain The new portal has been modernised with a more dynamic website with great visual impact and featured new tools that focus on facilitating travel planning
Tourism | 7/9/2020

Reyes Maroto announces a specific plan of investments for tourism as part of the EU Recovery Fund

The Minister of Industry recognises the role played by the CEOE to reach agreements within the framework of social dialogue, such as the Agreement for Economic Reactivation and Employment signed last Friday
Covid-19 Industry | 7/7/2020

Reyes Maroto encourages the Galician Association of Metallurgical Industries to participate in the Pact for Industry

The Minister reaffirms the Government's commitment to Galician industry
Tourism | 7/6/2020

Reyes Maroto, "Building confidence in the quality and safety of Spain is one of the great challenges”

These flags will fly over 248 beaches and 24 marinas this coming summer.0
Covid-19 Tourism | 7/3/2020

The Government approves new measures to support the tourism industry

The measures form part of the Tourism Support Plan recently presented by the Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Covid-19 Industry | 7/3/2020

The Government approves the programme “ RENOVE 2020 ” for the renewal of the fleet of vehicles

Equipped with 250M €, is included in the Plan of momentum of the value chain of the automotive sector. It is estimated an economic impact in Spain of 1,104 M €throughout the value chain and associated services, and the maintenance of 7,400 jobs.
Covid-19 Trade | 7/2/2020

Reyes Maroto “We need to regain confidence and a business climate which allows Spain to remains an attractive destination for investment”

The Minister explained the work of the Government during the State of Alarm and in the subsequent de-escalation
Tourism | 7/2/2020

Reyes Maroto: "Spain is an open, respectful and inclusive country, where LGTBI tourists are welcome"

Spain leads the world in LGTBI rights and recognition of sexual and gender diversity.
Industry | 6/30/2020

Reyes Maroto focuses on SMEs as drivers of economic recovery

The minister said that making SMEs more competitive, strengthening international trade relations and constructive dialogue are key tools to exit the crisis
Industry | 6/29/2020

Reyes Maroto, “The Strategic Framework in SME Policy 2030 must be the road map to follow during this current phase of economic and social reactivation”

The company ‘Señorío de Montanera’ receives the ‘SME of the Year 2019’ Award
Industry | 6/29/2020

The Government sets up the Automotive Working Group

Reyes Maroto states that the group, "is key to defining seed project which enable us to scale initiatives that strengthen the competitiveness of our automotive industry” Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton rates the Spanish initiative as "promising" and suggest other European countries seek inspiration in it
Trade | 6/26/2020

Foreign Affairs and Trade reaffirm the Government's objective of strengthening Spanish presence in Africa

To increase economic exchanges and reinforce our presence on the continent
Industry | 6/26/2020

The Government approves the Spanish Reserve Fund for Electro-intensive Entity Guarantees

The Fund will have an annual budget of €200 M to cover a maximum investment of €600 M over three years Reyes Maroto, “By creating the Fund we meet our political commitment to support the electro-intensive industry sector”
Covid-19 Tourism | 6/25/2020

Tourism and the Autonomous Regions agree to forward the Tourism Sustainability Plans to the Sector Conference

This programme is included in the Plan to Promote the Tourism Sector COVID-19, which aims to help destination managers of the destinations and so they can cope with falling demand caused by the health crisis
Industry | 6/25/2020

Communiqué of the Alu Ibérica Avilés and A Coruña Monitoring Group meeting

Attendees included representatives from the Central Administration, regional administrations de Galicia and Asturias, Parter Capital Group, industry trade unions from Galicia and Asturias, and the Avilés and A Coruña plant work committees
The Ministry | 6/24/2020

Reyes Maroto receives the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany

Germany will hold the EU Council Presidency from 1 July
Industry | 6/24/2020

Industry demands Alcoa justify that it meets the requirements for maintaining employment necessary to receive CO2 aid

Reyes Maroto notes in the lower house that “Alcoa has rejected the industrial plan we presented yesterday, and also asks us for 38.4 million euros to offset CO2 costs”. “Alcoa is the enemy, and I regret that yesterday the Xunta clearly sided with Alcoa against the government, spurring on the company so that these jobs are lost".
Covid-19 Tourism | 6/23/2020

Reyes Maroto presents the Government's plans to relaunch the economy to EU country Ambassadors in Spain

"We have protocols in place that allow us to provide health security to our visitors”, said the Minister
Industry | 6/23/2020

Industry presents two continuity proposals for the San Cibrao plant to Alcoa

Raül Blanco, “The Plan is very clear, with a final price. The plant is feasible with the bilateral contracting system we have proposed, which is what was asked of us” The Secretary General for Industry and SMEs asks Alcoa to freeze the redundancy process, and notes that there are energy and industrial companies willing to participate in a project in San Cibrao "It is unfortunate that the Xunta has sided with Alcoa against the Government, spurring on the company”
Covid-19 Tourism | 6/22/2020

Reyes Maroto, “I encourage you to enjoy the holidays at Paradores”

The goal of the public hotel public chain is to step up cleaning and disinfection, and become the safest tourist destination for employees and guests.