News from the Ministry of the year 2020
All press releases
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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 -
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 ”
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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”.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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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".
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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
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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”
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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.
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Covid-19 Industry | 6/20/2020
More than 8,000 SMEs and self-employed workers have benefited from the CERSA COVID-19 Line
This line, launched last March by the Ministry of Industry to solve the liquidity problems of SMEs and self-employed workers, has been channelled through Mutual Guarantee Societies (SGR). Beneficiary enterprises have been mostly micro SMEs and self-employed workers from all sectors of activity, particularly industry, which has absorbed 30% of the credits.
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Covid-19 Tourism | 6/19/2020
Tourism launches the 'Responsible Tourism' seal
The seal can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
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Covid-19 Industry | 6/16/2020
Reyes Maroto, "We need to regain the business climate for Spain to become a country of investments again”
The Minister told the Upper House the Plan to promote the value chain of the automotive industry “is born of consensus; it is not the government's plan; it is a country plan”
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Industry | 6/16/2020
The Government approves 173.5 million euros to support industrial innovation and financing of SMEs and entrepreneurs
Fifty million euros go to projects related to sustainability, circular economy, decarbonisation, advanced materials and industrial quality and safety. Loans for 4.0 connected industry products amount to EUR 25 million. Other lines approved are for Technology-Based Companies, with 20.5 million euros; SMEs, with 57.8 million euros; and Young Entrepreneurs with 20.5 million euros.
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Covid-19 Industry | 6/12/2020
Spain requests the HAT the momentum of sustainable industrial ecosystems and digital to diversify trade, stimulate growth after the COVID-19 and create jobs
The Statement that have submitted Man Spain and recognizes the importance of global trade as an opportunity for the economy and European companies
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Covid-19 Trade | 6/10/2020
Trade and the Autonomous Communities agree common criteria for commercial premises, workers and customers
Xiana Méndez “ the commercial sector has behaved in an exemplary manner and has managed to show a huge responsibility and ability to overcome and adaptation ”
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The Ministry | 6/10/2020
Reyes Maroto presents the Ministry's general lines of action in the post-COVID era at the Senate
Reyes Maroto listed the Ministry's three strategic priorities
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Covid-19 Tourism | 6/8/2020
Turespaña launches a video to attract international visitors this summer
The video, which invites you to not stop dreaming about Spain, shows some of the strengths of our country as a tourist destination
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Covid-19 | 6/5/2020
The ministers of industry, economy, science and universities observed a minute of silence for the víctivas COVID-19's
The workers of ministries join the tribute to those killed by the pandemic.
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Trade | 6/5/2020
The Government spent 400,000 euros to promote citrus Spanish in Canadá
The promotional campaign is essential to consolidate the market position of Spanish citrus sector and strengthen your image compared to other international competitors Among other actions, includes the participation in the Canadian Produces Marketing Association, the development of public relations events or collaboration in activities directed at the promoters and distributors in Canadá citrus
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Covid-19 Tourism | 6/5/2020
Tourism publishes seven new guides for the reduction of contagion by COVID-19
The Secretary of State has already made 18 guides with hygienic-sanitary measures available to the tourism sector
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Covid-19 Tourism | 6/1/2020
Reyes Maroto: “We must reinforce Spain's image as a safe destination”
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism notes the need to build confidence both in local people and in Spanish and international visitors
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Industry | 6/1/2020
Industry announces new subsidies for innovative business groupings in a hundred clusters
The goal is to make SMEs more competitive and generate projects with a regional dimension and impact Raül Blanco: "Clusters are a priority, for their ability to create and retain local jobs, and because they offer SMEs access to larger-scale projects, helping them face challenges like industry 4.0.”
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Covid-19 Industry | 6/1/2020
The Ministry of Industry and the Official Association of Registrars of Spain partnering to support business
The agreement will make it easier for companies, SMEs, the self-employed and management agencies to digitally process over 50 formalities in the Companies Registry, the Land Registry, and the Property Registry
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Covid-19 Tourism | 5/29/2020
Reyes Maroto highlights the importance of health security to differentiate Spain from competing destinations
The meeting discussed the current and future situation of Spain's beer industry
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Covid-19 Tourism | 5/20/2020
Reyes Maroto stresses the importance of EU coordination to support and relaunch tourism
Called by the Croatian presidency to analyse the impacts of COVID-19 on the European tourism industry
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Covid-19 Tourism | 5/20/2020
Reyes Maroto, "Smart tourist destinations will be key to the relaunch of tourism in our country"
The Minister announces the creation of a new knowledge model to provide municipalities with elements for making tourism policy decisions The Executive Committee approves the incorporation of 16 new destinations, which brings the DTI Network to 121 members
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Covid-19 Trade | 5/20/2020
Reyes Maroto conveys to ASEDAS the Government's recognition for its work during the COVID-19 crisis
The Minister highlights the importance of the association's role to revive demand and continue protecting the health of employees and customers
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Covid-19 Industry | 5/20/2020
Raül Blanco, "Metrology is playing a key role in the health crisis caused by coronavirus"
José Manuel Bernabé, Director of the Spanish Metrology Centre, believes that "in the field of trade, metrology avoids conflicts of interest and guarantees trust in international exchanges"
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Covid-19 Industry | 5/15/2020
Reyes Maroto “The EU Recovery Plan must be ambitious and at the forefront of the European agenda”
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism believes the Plan must allow us to restore value chains of driving sectors such as tourism, the automotive industry, aerospace, electro-intensive or agrifood industry "We must necessary recover industrial sovereignty in the EU”
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Covid-19 Industry | 5/15/2020
Spain leads the proposal for a European Recovery Plan to support the automotive sector
Reyes Maroto “This specific plan must take into account the entire value chain and be compatible with EU objectives for ecological transition and digital transformation” An initiative proposed by Spain, twelve countries present a Declaration proposing measures in line with the relevance of the automotive industry in the European economy<
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Industry | 5/14/2020
New issue of ‘Economía Industrial’, a magazine dedicated to public procurement
Industry
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Covid-19 Trade | 5/11/2020
Ministry and Spanish Chamber of Commerce launch a campaign to support the commercial sector
Available YouTube videos
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Covid-19 Tourism | 5/9/2020
The Ministry of Health establishes the conditions for reopening hotels and tourist accommodation as well as active and nature tourism activities in phase 1 of de-escalation
The order regulates catering services and prohibits the use of hotel communal areas Active and nature tourism activities are allowed for groups of up to 10, preferably by appointment
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Covid-19 Tourism | 5/9/2020
The Ministry of Health establishes the conditions for reopening outdoor café and restaurant terraces to the public in phase 1 of de-escalation
Published in the Official State Gazette
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Covid-19 Trade | 5/9/2020
The Ministry of Health establishes the conditions for reopening establishments, retail premises and similar services in phase 1 of de-escalation
Car dealerships, MOT services, garden centres and plant nurseries may reopen by appointment regardless of their size The document also regulate the conditions for reopening open-air and street markets
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Branch of industry, trade and tourism | 5/6/2020
Published the rules for awarding Fulbright scholarship staff of the ministry of industry, trade and tourism
Within the framework of cooperation between Spain and the united states of America relations in cultural, educational and scientific, on 20 September 2019 was signed a new Framework Agreement of collaboration between the ministry of industry, trade and tourism and commit to Fulbright scholarships of training in the United States
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Covid-19 Tourism | 5/4/2020
Reyes Maroto stressed that tourism is a priority in the Government's agenda during the COVID-19 crisis
The Minister thanked Exceltur for its proposals to relaunch the tourism sector She reported that the Government is working so that the future European Recovery Plan allocates a budget for relaunching tourism
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Covid-19 Tourism | 5/4/2020
Reyes Maroto meets with one hundred Spanish hospitality sector representatives
De-escalation plan
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Covid-19 Trade | 5/3/2020
The Government issues an order for the initial phase of reactivating retail, professional services, hospitality and catering activities
Published today
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Industry | 4/28/2020
The Government updates legal units of measurement
The modification affects the definitions of basic units (second, metre, kilogramme, ampere, kelvin, candela and mole) “A good metrological infrastructure based on highly accurate patterns is essential to enhance and promote industrial competitiveness and innovation”, according to the Director of the Spanish Centre of Metrology
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Industry | 4/27/2020
Industry rates the award for the construction of four ships to two Spanish shipyards highly
Norwegian shipowner Østenjo Rederi entrusts the construction of four ships for the offshore wind sector to Gondán (Asturias) and Balenciaga (Basque Country), both PYMAR shipyards Raül Blanco said, “This example of cooperation and capacity for innovation is proof of the strength of the Spanish shipbuilding sector”
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Covid-19 Tourism | 4/24/2020
Spain proposes homogenous measures at the G20 meeting to create safe destinations that contribute to recovering tourism
“Destination safety is fundamental to give confidence and certainty to both domestic and international travellers" said Reyes Maroto
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Covid-19 Tourism | 4/23/2020
Tourism and Autonomous Regions agree to coordinate a single protocol against COVID-19 to prepare the sector for reopening
Security is going to be essential in the new normal that lies ahead
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Covid-19 Industry | 4/22/2020
The Ministry of Industry and the Chamber of Spain launch an information portal for supply and demand of personal protective equipment
Manufacturing companies and/or distributors can use the portal to provide information on the products they offer, as well as their production and/or distribution capacity, and estimated delivery times. Companies that require this protective equipment can report their current needs.
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Covid-19 Trade | 4/21/2020
The Government approves extraordinary measures for business premise rent payment
The self-employed, professionals and SMEs whose economic activity has been suspended or drastically reduced could benefit from the agreement This measure will benefit more than 222,000 rental properties used for commercial, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses Reinforced protection for permanent intermittent workers
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Trade | 4/21/2020
Exports increase 3.5% up to February
Trade deficit fell by 20.9% Méndez Xiana, "these data confirm that the foreign sector began 2020 in good stead. Data from March will inevitably begin to reflect the impact of Covid19 and our foreign sector will be hard hit, but it starts from a solid basis to contribute to recovery when it overcomes the initial impact of the health crisis”
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Industry | 4/16/2020
Industry selects 192 projects to receive funding from the 2019 Reindus Plan
The projects are awarded a total of 266 million euros
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Covid-19 Industry | 4/15/2020
Four Ministries participate in preparing a UNE specification for reusable hygienic masks
The document sets the minimum requirements for these masks in terms of the materials used for their manufacture, production, marking and use It includes reusable masks for children
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Covid-19 Industry | 4/9/2020
Four Ministries have participated in preparing a UNE specification to facilitate the manufacture of hygienic masks
The UNE 0064-1 Specification sets the minimum requirements for hygienic masks in terms of the materials used for their manufacture, production, marking and use them. This is the result of the Ministries of Health, Industry, Trade and Tourism, Consumption and Employment and Social Economy working together, along with private entities (textile manufacturers, laboratories and technology centres); a prime example of public-private cooperation. This specification is key to facilitating the mass manufacture of masks, available free to society as a whole.
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Covid-19 Trade | 4/6/2020
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism recommends planning shopping over Easter
The campaign “This Easter, plan your shopping” encourages choosing local shops in order to keep movement to a minimum It offers new shopping advice and salutes the efforts of workers in markets, supermarkets, shops and pharmacies
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Trade | 4/3/2020
The Department of Trade recommends the Autonomous Regions maintain and respect the business hours established before the state of alarm
Via a letter from the State Secretary for Trade, Xiana Méndez
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Covid-19 Industry | 4/2/2020
Industry creates technical guides for companies interested in manufacturing PPE and masks for use by healthcare personnel
To encourage domestic manufacture of this type of product
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Covid-19 Trade | 4/1/2020
Reyes Maroto talked with the Chinese Minister for Trade this morning
With the aim of strengthening bilateral trade relations
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Covid-19 Industry | 3/31/2020
The Government approves a new package of measures to support industry and mitigate the impact of coronavirus
Includes the acceleration of loans and grants and loan refinancing A further €60M in Government guarantees for the self-employed and SMEs affected by COVID-19, managed by CERSA In tourism, interest payments and repayments of loans issued as part of the Emprendetur programme are suspended
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Covid-19 Trade | 3/31/2020
The Department of Trade produces a guide to setting up remote retail sales online and in rural areas without commercial premises
With the goal of improving the protection of citizens and workers in online, phone, click & collect and kerbside pickup sales