Spain’s Payment Landscape: A Look Ahead with the Bank of Spain’s H2 2024 Statistics Madrid, Spain – July 23, 2025 – The Bank of Spain has today released its comprehensive “Payments Statistics” report for the second half of 2024, offering valuable insights into the evolving trends and dynamics of payment methods across the Spanish economy. … Read more
Spain Advocates for a More Effective, Coordinated, and Inclusive United Nations Madrid, Spain – July 22, 2025 – Spain, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (MAEUEC), has publicly articulated its strong commitment to fostering a United Nations that is demonstrably more effective, better coordinated, and more inclusive in its operations and … Read more
Eurosystem’s Financial Position Remains Robust as of July 18, 2025 Madrid, Spain – July 22, 2025 – The Banco de España has today released the consolidated financial statement of the Eurosystem as of July 18, 2025, offering a snapshot of the financial health of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB). The statement, published with … Read more
Euro Area Banks Report Easing Credit Conditions in July 2025, According to ECB Survey Frankfurt, Germany – July 22, 2025 – The European Central Bank (ECB) today released the results of its July 2025 Bank Lending Survey, revealing a notable easing of credit conditions across the euro area for both businesses and households. The findings … Read more
Spain and the Ibero-American General Secretariat Chart Course for 2026 Summit Madrid, Spain – Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, recently held a productive meeting with the Secretary General of the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB), Enrique Iglesias, to lay the groundwork for key initiatives leading up to the Ibero-American … Read more
Bank of Spain Launches Public Consultation to Streamline Bank Financial Reporting Madrid, Spain – July 21, 2025 – The Bank of Spain has announced the opening of a public consultation aimed at simplifying and improving the financial reporting process for banking institutions. This initiative reflects the central bank’s commitment to fostering a more efficient and … Read more
Credit Market Stability Persists in Q2 2025: Supply Remains Steady While Demand Moderates Madrid, Spain – July 22, 2025 – The Spanish banking sector experienced a period of notable stability in the second quarter of 2025, as indicated by the latest report from Banco de España. While credit supply remained largely unchanged, the demand for … Read more
Spanish Businesses Experience Lower Interest Rates Amidst Global Trade Tensions, According to Bank of Spain Survey Madrid, Spain – July 21, 2025 – A recent survey conducted by the Bank of Spain has revealed an interesting dynamic within the Spanish corporate landscape: businesses are reporting a decrease in the interest rates they face for financing, … Read more
Here is an article about the joint declaration: Spain and 25 International Partners Issue Joint Declaration on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Madrid, Spain – On July 20, 2025, at 22:00, Spain, in conjunction with 25 international partners, released a significant joint declaration concerning the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The statement, published on the Ministry of Foreign … Read more
ECB Imposes Sanctions on Belfius Bank for Internal Model Compliance Issues Frankfurt, Germany – July 21, 2025 – The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced sanctions against Belfius Banque S.A. and its Belgian subsidiary, Belfius Bank S.A./N.V., for failing to comply with crucial requirements pertaining to their internal models. The announcement, made on July 21, … Read more