La Moncloa. News of the Government of Spain [Government/News]

Spain and France step up collaboration in development of automated and connected driving

Wednesday 23 September 2020

The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The Minister for Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, José Luis Ábalos, stressed that automated and connected driving improves mobility, safety and accessibility.

Government welcomes announcement to resume bilateral dialogue by Turkey and Greece

Wednesday 23 September 2020

The Government of Spain welcomes the announcements made by the Turkish and Greek Governments regarding their decision to resume bilateral dialogue within the framework of the so-called "exploratory negotiations" between the two countries.

Spain and IFAD strengthen relations with an agreement to co-finance rural development projects and in fight against food insecurity

Tuesday 22 September 2020

Spain and the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have embarked on a new strategic stage to strengthen their relations through the signing of a Co-financing Framework Agreement.

Carlos III Health Institute takes part in European research programme on health data infrastructures on COVID-19

Tuesday 22 September 2020

The National Epidemiological Centre will head up the programme to establish research methodologies to assess the impact of the pandemic.

2,062,871 average foreign National Insurance contributors recorded in August

Tuesday 22 September 2020

The Spanish social security system recorded 2,062,871 average foreign contributors in August, representing an increase of 13,611 workers on the figure posted in the previous month (up 0.66%). Foreigners account for an average of 10.98% of all National Insurance contributors.