Summary of the Press Conferences following the meetings of the Council of Ministers
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Government will increase medium- and higher-level education offer by creating 148 new qualifications
Friday 29 November 2019
The government will boost vocational training in thermalism, sports teaching under the general system, and create new degree, master's degree and doctorate qualifications at universities.
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Government approves 1st Strategic Vocational Training Plan
Friday 22 November 2019
The government also agreed on measures to foster investment in renewable energy projects and to alleviate the impact of the upcoming closure of thermal power stations. In addition, it allocated 101 million euros in subsidies to hire researchers.
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Government to finance extra pension payment from increase in revenue from contributions
Friday 15 November 2019
The government will also increase the State transfer to the Social Security system by 600 million euros, and will use the Reserve Fund to finance the extra Christmas payment, which is paid out in November, and the December payroll for pensioners.
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Friday 8 November 2019
The government has declared the event to be held in December as "one of exceptional public interest". It also approved Spain's contribution to the European Space Agency (ESA) to be increased by 586.7 million euros.
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Government steps up security on e-government, public sector hiring and telecommunications
Thursday 31 October 2019
The National Identity Document will be the only valid accreditation document for Spaniards.