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  Industry | 2/16/2021

  The Ministry of Industry trade and Tourism grants 494 shareholder's loans to the value of € 81.9 M to finance to SMEs and entrepreneurs in 2020

  The execution of the three lines of credit is more than 85% of the funds.</p><p>In terms of regional distribution, Catalonia accounts for 36% of the total, followed by the Community of Madrid (28%), Andalusia (9%), Valencia (8%) and Galicia (5%).

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  Trade | 2/12/2021

  The price-competitiveness of the Spanish economy improves compared to the EU-27 in the fourth quarter of 2020

  For the Secretary of State for Commerce, Xiana Méndez, this index reflects that "in 2020, new competitiveness-price gains have been achieved compared to the rest of the European Union, which constitutes our main market."

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  The Ministry | 2/11/2021

  Maroto reminds parliament that the full incorporation of women in the job market will mean an increase of 15% to the GDP in Spain

  The minister has highlighted the impact of the pandemic on women as the industries that have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 mainly employ women

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  Industry | 2/4/2021

  Government, employers and trade unions adopt an Emergency Plan for the national aeronautical sector

  The Plan defines six areas of action: modernisation of production plants, a support fund for the supply chain, a stable budget framework, investment in R&D&I, support for vocational training, and a commitment to employment

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  Tourism | 2/1/2021

  Projects for Sierra Espuña (Murcia), La Siberia (Badajoz) and Sierra de Francia (Salamanca) specify their plan of action for 2021.

  The first Tourist Sustainability Plans approved last September at the Sectoral Conference are being launched this week with the creation of their committees, the body representing the three participant administrations (state, regional and local) which will ensure that plans are effectively implemented as agreed.