Economy

Elma Saiz sees “reasonable" an increase of more than 5% in non-contributory pensions

Elma Saiz sees “reasonable" an increase of more than 5% in non-contributory pensions

The Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz, has considered it “reasonable” that the non-contributory pensions increase by more than 5% in 2026, in line with the Government’s commitment to the most vulnerable groups, and has stressed that the Executive maintains an “unwavering” will to improve this benefit, ...

Lucía speaks clearly about her salary in Prague: "I have earned about 2,127 euros, and as a freelancer about 628 euros. There is no need to go to Australia to have a decent salary"

Lucía speaks clearly about her salary in Prague: “I have earned about 2,127 euros, and as a freelancer about 628 euros. There is no need to go to Australia to have a decent salary”

More and more young people are choosing leaving Spain in search of better working conditions and higher salaries. However, while Germany, the United Kingdom and the Nordic countries continue to be the favorite option among young people, there are other less known alternatives that, according to some testimonies, offer more ...

Social Security will remove the Minimum Vital Income and will force those who exceed the income threshold to return the amounts improperly collected by 2026

Social Security will remove the Minimum Vital Income and will force those who exceed the income threshold to return the amounts improperly collected by 2026

Beneficiaries of the Minimum Living Income should know that in December 2025 the National Social Security Institute will review income and income levels. Social Security cross-checks data with the Treasury to check whether both the beneficiary and the cohabitation unit continue to meet the requirements to continue maintaining the benefit. ...

Sweden, Germany and Chile give a lesson to Spain in the sustainability of the pension system and warn: "The current model is unsustainable without profound structural changes"

Sweden, Germany and Chile give a lesson to Spain in the sustainability of the pension system and warn: "The current model is unsustainable without profound structural changes"

Spain’s public pension system has faced major reforms (Law 27/2011, Law 21/2021 or Royal Decree 2/2023) with the aim of creating and guaranteeing the public Social Security pension system. But, while seeking to protect the purchasing power of retirees by increasing contributions and budget transfers, a comparative analysis of the ...