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SEAT faces an uncertain future: Volkswagen does not guarantee the brand beyond 2030

The news is causing a stir in Spain: Volkswagen cannot guarantee the future of the SEAT brand beyond 2030. However, a final decision regarding the continued existence of the long-established Spanish car…

4 de September de 2026

Spain·Topics of the day·Economy·News

The end of a legend: VW plans reveal the looming demise of the traditional Spanish brand Seat

It is the pride of Spanish automotive history, yet internal corporate documents paint a bleak picture: the Volkswagen Group apparently plans to completely scrap the Seat brand by 2029 at the latest.…

3 de September de 2026

Spain·Topics of the day·Economy·News

Spain’s labour market loses 163,000 jobs in August as unemployment rises sharply

Spain’s labour market saw a seasonal decline in employment in August. The number of people registered with the social security system fell by 162,840, while the number of registered unemployed rose by…

2 de September de 2026

Spain·Topics of the day·Economy·Living in Spain

Eurozone inflation rises to 3.3 per cent – Spain significantly more affected

Inflation in the euro area rose sharply in August. Surging energy prices in particular are currently driving inflation to its highest level in almost three years. In Spain, the harmonised inflation rate…

1 de September de 2026

Spain·Topics of the day·Economy·Living in Spain

Andalusia’s coast is packed – but holidaymakers are spending less

Beaches are busy and hotels are enjoying strong occupancy, yet Andalusia’s beach-bar owners are sounding the alarm: tourists are still coming, but they are watching their wallets far more carefully Spain Expat…

1 de September de 2026

Travel·Spain·Andalucia·Topics of the day·Economy·Living in Spain

New flexible pension rules in Spain: Retirees can return to work – self-employed people can benefit too

New rules governing the combination of pensions and employment have come into force in Spain. Under certain conditions, retirees can return to self-employment while continuing to receive part of their pension. New…

28 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Politics·Topics of the day·Economy

Inflation in Spain rises to 4.3% – fuel prices drive inflation to its highest level in three years

Inflation in Spain rose sharply in August, reaching its highest level in more than three years. Rising fuel prices are the main driver behind the significant increase. At the same time, core…

28 de August de 2026

Topics of the day·Economy·Living in Spain·Politics·Spain

Málaga leads Spain in the growth of self-employed workers

The province on the Costa del Sol is increasingly becoming one of Spain’s most important hubs for self-employed workers. Over the past decade, the number of autónomos in Málaga has risen by…

27 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Topics of the day·Economy

The next increase in contributions is coming: high earners will pay more into Spain’s social security system in 2027

From 2027, several social security contributions in Spain will rise again. Employees on higher incomes and their employers will be particularly affected. At the same time, the maximum contribution base is increasing…

21 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Politics·Topics of the day·Economy

Holiday homes are pushing out local residents on Spain’s coast: Property prices continue to rise

Property prices in Spanish coastal municipalities rose by 13.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. At the same time, households now have to spend an average of 40 per cent…

20 de August de 2026

Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy