Spain’s unemployment rate falls to lowest level since 2008
Country leads the formerly weak southern EU economies that are now outpacing France and Germany
Country leads the formerly weak southern EU economies that are now outpacing France and Germany

Spanish fiscal position aided by political paralysis

The increase is not wholly driven by job cuts and a rise in labour supply is a net positive for businesses

September survey data brings ‘sobering reality check’ for France, say economists

Sluggish private R&D spending across Europe is hurting competitiveness, data suggests

Softer price pressures in large Eurozone economies strengthen case for ECB to hold interest rates

Better than expected performance comes after French output grows at fastest pace since 2023