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Spain Approves Historic 37.5-Hour Work Week

  • #Labor
  • #Legislation
  • #Spain
Spain Approves Historic 37.5-Hour Work Week
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FEB 5
Above: Yolanda Diaz Perez, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister, spoke to reporters in Brussels on Dec. 2, 2024, ahead of an EU Council meeting on employment and social policy. Image copyright: Thierry Monasse/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated FEB 5

The Spin

Left narrative

The reduction in working hours represents a historic advancement for workers' rights and economic efficiency. The measure will modernize Spain's workforce while maintaining salaries, improving work-life balance, and boosting productivity. This progressive reform aligns with modern workplace management principles and positions Spain as a leader in labor reform.

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Right narrative

The mandatory reduction in working hours will increase business costs, reduce competitiveness, and potentially harm economic growth. The timing is particularly concerning given rising unemployment and market fragility, while the one-size-fits-all approach ignores the diverse needs of different sectors and company sizes.

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