Author (Person) | Torres, Diego |
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Series Title | Politico |
Series Details | 02.12.16 |
Publication Date | 02/12/2016 |
Content Type | News |
One of the major tasks (and challenges) for the newly installed Spanish Government in November 2016 was to get a 2017 Budget adopted that was both agreeable to the Spanish Parliament in which the Popular Party did not have an absolute majority, while also securing the agreement of the European Commission. On the 2 December 2016 the Spanish Government announced a series of economic measures, following discussions with the Socialists (PSOE), which were aimed at securing both the support of the Spanish Parliament and the European Commission. These measures included corporate tax rises, and added taxes on sugary products, alcohol and tobacco. In addition, the Spanish minimum wage would rise by 8%. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.politico.eu/article/spains-pm-announces-economic-deal/ |
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Countries / Regions | Spain |