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Some economists say government’s forecast of likely boost to growth is too optimistic
Germany, Spain and Italy log output falls in first quarter, though France rebounded
Support for new battery cell factory critical to country’s auto sector, says Wayne Griffiths
Industry battles for survival as slow vaccine rollout threatens to delay reopening
New €11bn scheme comes amid mounting concern about business debt
Spanish unemployment hits 4m for first time in 5 years while German shoppers scale back
Supply chain problems cause raw materials shortage and push up input costs
Latest blockbuster debt deal comes as Italy’s borrowing costs reach historic lows
European manufacturing resilience proves patchy, business survey finds
Output was resilient despite fresh lockdowns forced by pandemic’s resurgence
Forecasts of unemployment resulting from coronavirus pandemic have been revised downwards
Changes form part of commitments Madrid must make in return for EU recovery funding
Country’s latest bond issuance flooded with demand from ECB-supported market
EU’s second-biggest vehicle producer takes big hit from pandemic
Spanish blue-chips vie for EU coronavirus aid they hope will benefit their bottom lines
Wish list for likes of Telefónica, Iberdrola and Seat include 100% broadband coverage and car-charging network
Passage of plans to spend €27bn from EU recovery fund strengthens PM Pedro Sánchez’s hold on power
Consumer industries bear brunt of latest coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions
Inflation stuck in negative territory for fourth month in a row
Madrid says it will spend all of the approximately €140bn it is due to get from EU recovery fund
Pandemic causes mass unemployment among foreign migrants in Europe’s worst-hit economy
Manufacturing activity continues to increase despite virus resurgence, survey suggests
Fresh social restrictions are likely to undermine recovery in the rest of the year
Madrid seeks to borrow €27bn against future grants before their formal approval by Brussels
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