Spain records historic job vacancy high despite low EU coverageExecutive summary: Spain's National Statistics Institute recorded a historic high of 159,785 job vacancies, yet the vacancy rate remains low at 0.9% compared to the EU average. The figure signals a tight domestic labor market that could drive wage growth and influence policy debates on employment and immigration. Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), Eurostat, Spanish employers and policy makers. Discussions on labor policy reforms and potential EU coordination on vacancy reporting are expected in the coming weeks.The INE reports 159,785 open positions, the highest on record, while Eurostat shows only 0.9% of positions unfilled, far below the EU average. This contrast highlights a tight domestic labor market but limited capacity to fill roles across Europe. The data suggests upward pressure on wages and possible employer constraints.Connected developmentsEducation gap influences labour market dynamicsPublic debt moderation provides fiscal backdropOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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