News from the Ministry of the year 2020

All press releases

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
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.
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.
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
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”
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.
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
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 ”
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.”
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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”
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<
Industry | 5/14/2020

New issue of ‘Economía Industrial’, a magazine dedicated to public procurement

Industry
Covid-19 Trade | 5/11/2020

Ministry and Spanish Chamber of Commerce launch a campaign to support the commercial sector

Available YouTube videos
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
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
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
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
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
Covid-19 Tourism | 5/4/2020

Reyes Maroto meets with one hundred Spanish hospitality sector representatives

De-escalation plan
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
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
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”
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
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
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.
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
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”
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Covid-19 Tourism | 3/31/2020

The start of the 'Tourism Hosts' training programme is brought forward

The programme is intended to improve the quality of tourism companies and destinations in order to meet visitors' expectations
Covid-19 Tourism | 3/25/2020

The Government rules 370 tourist accommodations rooms throughout the country are an essential service for workrs in specific sectors

The accommodation will serve people who have to move to care for the elderly, children, or people who are dependent, have disabilities, are particularly vulnerable or have special health-care needs, and similar cases. The facilities will also provide canteen services and other necessary services, exclusively for people lodging in the accommodation, although they may also allow long-distance lorry drivers to use the bathrooms and the canteen service, even if not lodging in the rooms.
Covid-19 Industry | 3/23/2020

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism coordinates Spanish industry as it pivots to producing healthcare supplies

Reyes Maroto and business and union representatives agree on lines of action to increase Spain's production capacity to combat COVID-19
Covid-19 Trade | 3/19/2020

Trade produces a ‘Guide to Best Practices’ to combat COVID-19 for retail sector establishments and workers

With sector input
Covid-19 Trade | 3/18/2020

Extraordinary meeting of the Retail and Trade Sector Conference on COVID-19

Convened by the State Secretariat for Trade
Covid-19 Industry | 3/17/2020

Extraordinary meeting of the Industrial Sector Conference on COVID-19

Convened by the General Secretariat for Industry and SMEs
Covid-19 Tourism | 3/16/2020

Extraordinary meeting of the Tourism Sector Conference on COVID-19

Analysing the impact of COVID-19 with the autonomous regions and cities
Covid-19 | 3/12/2020

The Government passes measures to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on industry and tourism

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism is working with the main industrial sectors
Covid-19 Tourism | 3/11/2020

Extraordinary meeting of the Conestur board to discuss COVID-19

“We now have a global emergency which requires all of us to work together to get out of this situation as quickly and as favourably as possible,” says Isabel Oliver
Tourism | 3/11/2020

Strategic lines on Tourism and Sustainable Development in Ibero-America

Decisive impetus for tourism as a driver of sustainable development
Industry | 3/11/2020

Joint declaration welcoming the European Commission's Industrial Strategy

Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania and Spain
Covid-19 Tourism | 3/11/2020

The Tourism department issues COVID-19 best practice guidelines for the tourist industry and its workers

Coordinated by the Ministry of Health
Tourism | 3/5/2020

Reyes Maroto: “The Government is the first pilgrim of Xacobeo 2021”

Turespaña's 2020 marketing plan includes over a hundred elements promoting the Camino de Santiago Turespaña's Rome office, the centre of its foreign promotion of the Jacobean Year
Industry | 3/4/2020

Replacement of water meters

The Order does not specify any penalties.
Industry | 3/3/2020

The Spanish Metrology Centre proposes a national market monitoring plan for measuring instruments

It approved the creation of a working group to analyse the latest developments in metrology regulations.
Industry | 3/2/2020

Ministry-CCOO-UGT joint communiqué

To analyze the situation of Spanish industry
Tourism | 3/2/2020

The year begins with a 2.1% increase in tourism expenditure

In the first month of the year, international visitors spent 4.779 billion euros More than four million foreign visitors visited Spain in January
Trade | 2/28/2020

The Department of Trade sends Congress its reports on arms, other materials and dual-use items

Sent to the Congressional Defence Committee
Industry | 2/28/2020

The Ministry of Industry improves water and gas meter reading

The new standards are intended to protect users from faulty water and gas consumption readings and contribute to the efficient use of resources.
Branch of industry, trade and tourism | 2/28/2020

The Ministry organizes activities to raise awareness and promote gender equality among civil servants

The initiative forms part of the Annual 2020 Targets Plan of the Subsecretariat of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Industry | 2/27/2020

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism certifies ten pharmaceutical companies as excellent

The PROFARMA (2017-2020) programme certifies and classifies companies according to their level of excellence in industrial and financial aspects, research, development, and innovation. It is intended to encourage competitiveness in the sector, promote activities producing greater added value, and foster R&D.
Industry | 2/27/2020

Conditions for industry improve in Spain in February

Industrial indicators confirm the upwards trend in Spanish industry. Industrial firms have positive expectations for employment over the next three months, with an uptick of 0.2%.
The Ministry | 2/25/2020

Reyes Maroto meets with the European Commissioner Thierry Breton

They discussed issues of common interest in the fields of industry, trade and tourism
Tourism | 2/21/2020

The Minister visits the Madrid Conference Centre

Turespaña has published the feasibility study for the rehabilitation and subsequent use of the Madrid Conference Centre
Industry | 2/21/2020

The Ministry of Industry presents the 2020 National Fashion Industry Awards

The awards recognise the work of individuals, institutions, organisations, companies and industries that have achieved business excellence in this sector Honorary awards go to Bimba&Lola and Custo Dalmau
Tourism | 2/18/2020

Isabel Oliver travels to Brussels to meet with European institutions

She will meet with the President of the European Parliament and the team of the Executive Vice President of the European Commission leading the Green Deal, among others
Tourism | 2/18/2020

The year begins with a 3.5% increase in Social Security contributors in tourism

80,447 workers joined the tourism sector last year, representing 12.5% of the total active workforce in Spain Tourism jobs increased in all the Autonomous Communities
Industry | 2/14/2020

The Ministry of Industry presents the results of its open innovation pilot programme "12 Challenges of Industry 4.0"

The programme, conducted within the framework of the Industry 4.0 Holistic Strategy, has enabled eight startups to reach trade agreements with top-level industrial corporations
Industry | 2/13/2020

The Ministry of Industry awards over €221M to 183 industrial projects

Basque Country, Castilla y León, Catalonia and Andalusia are the regions with the most projects approved. The projects will mean an investment of 327 million euros in industry and the creation of 1,262 jobs.
Trade | 2/11/2020

2019 closes with an overall improvement in the price competitiveness of the Spanish economy

The gain in competitiveness is due to the falling price index and the depreciation of the euro against the currencies of EU countries outside the eurozone.
Industry | 2/7/2020

The Spanish Metrology Centre approves its 2020 Action Plan

The CEM will increase its presence in forums, improve national patterns and apply digitisation in measuring processes.
The Ministry | 2/7/2020

Reyes Maroto confirms the posts of senior Ministry personnel

Raül Blanco, Xiana Méndez and Isabel Oliver will remain in charge of Industry and SMEs, Trade and Tourism Óscar López and Enrique Martínez continue as the Presidents of Paradores and SEGITTUR
Tourism | 2/6/2020

2019 closes with 93,850 new jobs in the tourism sector, up 3.6%

From October to December 2019 there were 2,677,371 tourism-related jobs, with unemployment at 12.1% Better quality tourism jobs: employees with open-ended contracts have increased by 10.2% year-on-year and represent 68% of the total
Industry | 2/5/2020

Ximo Puig and Reyes Maroto agree to reinforce collaboration between administrations in the fields of industry, commerce and tourism

The meeting took place in the Palau de la Generalitat
Industry | 2/4/2020

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism assesses the restructuring agreement of the Hijos de J. Barreras shipyard positively

CESCE played a decisive role and supported the shipowner, shareholders and banking entities that participated in negotiating the restructuring
Tourism | 2/3/2020

Spain closes 2019 with a new record number of international tourists and spending exceeded €92.20 billion.

In 2019, Spain received 83.7 million international tourists, 1.1% more than the previous year, and spending increased by 2.8% to €92.28. Isabel Oliver, from the state secretary of tourism, said the data “ allow us to address 2020 with solid pillars and with the confidence that we have a strong sector capable of sustaining Spain as a world leader in tourism competition”
Industry | 1/29/2020

Applications for national brands amounted to 50,686 in 2019

Provisional data from the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, attached to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Tourism | 1/27/2020

The Government meets the Spain Film Commission to promote an audiovisual hub in spain

Spain has initiatives such as Rodar, by ICEX, which provide information on incentives and facilities available for filming in our country Tourists are increasingly choosing destinations as they are locations for filming popular movies or series
Trade | 1/24/2020

Improving exporting company perception of the performance of their order portfolio

The evolution of external demand has a more positive impact, thanks to signs of international trade stabilisation. Improvement of the export-related employee recruitment indicator during the quarter.
Tourism | 1/23/2020

Signing of the protocol ‘Fair, socially responsible hotels’

An initiative to promote sustainable development and decent work
Tourism | 1/22/2020

Spain and the Republic of Korea sign an Action Plan in their 2-year Tourism Programme

South Korea is Asia's third most important market for Spanish tourism Reyes Maroto says the plan “will help us diversify our tourism marketing towards more remote, higher quality markets.”
Trade | 1/21/2020

The Government responds positively to the ruling by the United States Court of International Trade on Spanish black olives

The Government of Spain is glad to see this ruling, hoping it will be the first step towards a solution to the tariffs imposed by the United States on Spanish black table olives since 1 August 2018, with no sound technical or economic basis
Tourism | 1/21/2020

Spain and Croatia advocate for sustainable, diverse tourism to halt rural depopulation

One of a series of bilateral meetings to coincide with FITUR
Trade | 1/21/2020

Spanish exports increased 1.4% up to November

From January to November 2019, Spain exported goods worth 267.523 billion euros, with the food, medicine and aircraft sectors performing well. According to the State Secretary for Trade, “the new government in Spain and lower tariff tensions between China and the United States should improve prospects for our exports in the coming months.”