Economy
Spain, the world's leading producer of olive oil, has significantly increased its purchases from Morocco in the first half of 2026. The volumes imported remain modest on the scale of the Spanish market, but their year-on-year growth is remarkable and illustrates the evolution of trade between the two......
Madrid has denied the existence of a plan to use gas or electricity as a means of pressure on Rabat. However, the increasing analyses in Spain discussing this hypothesis bring to the forefront a broader question: that of Morocco's energy vulnerability and the necessity to diversify its access points......
Morocco is rapidly strengthening its position in the global automotive industry as it moves beyond traditional vehicle assembly toward electric vehicles, batteries and other advanced components. The Kingdom is attracting growing interest from international investors thanks to competitive production......
Morocco has reinforced its role as one of Spain’s most important economic partners, with bilateral trade exceeding €10 billion during the first five months of 2026. The latest figures highlight the growing integration of the two neighboring economies and the continued expansion of commercial......
Spain's economy expanded at a faster pace during the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Europe's strongest-performing major economies despite ongoing global uncertainty. Preliminary figures released by the National Statistics Institute showed that gross domestic product......
Spain’s labour market delivered a significant improvement in the second quarter of 2026, with unemployment falling below the 10% threshold for the first time in years and reaching its lowest level since 2008. Data released by Spain’s National Statistics Institute showed that the unemployment......
Moroccan tourism continues to expand in 2026, firmly establishing itself as one of the main drivers of economic growth in the Kingdom. Despite an international environment marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and disruptions in air travel, the sector is recording solid performances......
Spain's annual inflation rate, measured under the European Union's Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), remained unchanged at 3.6% in June, according to final figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The reading matched both the preliminary estimate published earlier......
Spain’s competition authority has launched an investigation into the country’s major listed banks over suspected anti-competitive practices in the mortgage market. The inquiry focuses on whether public statements made by banking executives may have influenced competition among lenders. According......
Turkey’s chemical exports recorded a sharp shift in May 2026, with Morocco rising to fourth place among the sector’s main destinations. The North African country moved ahead in the ranking behind Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, marking a significant change in trade flows. Export volumes......
Morocco plans to establish a maritime navigation control center along the Atlantic corridor between Tarfaya and Laâyoune. The project aims to strengthen oversight of international shipping routes and improve maritime safety in the southern Atlantic zone, an area that sees heavy vessel traffic linking......
The European Central Bank is preparing to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly three years as inflationary pressures intensify across the eurozone. The move comes as policymakers respond to weakening growth and persistent price increases linked to energy market disruptions. The eurozone......
As Spain prepares for the official visit of Pope Leo XIV to Madrid, the country’s restaurant sector has introduced a large-scale initiative aimed at welcoming the expected influx of visitors, pilgrims, and volunteers. More than 1,200 restaurants across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and......
