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CEOE Criticizes Labor Reform Measures

Published July 30, 2026 at 7:31 AM UTC

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The Confederation of Spanish Business Organizations (CEOE) has expressed strong opposition to recent labor reform proposals introduced by the Ministry of Labor. CEOE President Antonio Garamendi criticized the government's approach, particularly the plan to reduce the maximum legal workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours. He argued that such a reduction could negatively impact Spain's productivity, suggesting that to match European Union levels, an effective workweek of 41.2 hours would be necessary. Garamendi emphasized the importance of sector-specific agreements within collective bargaining and warned that the proposed reduction could disrupt existing negotiations and lead to increased labor conflicts. He also highlighted the lack of a comprehensive economic analysis in the government's proposal, questioning its potential impact on businesses and employment.