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Minister of employment salutes Murcia’s role in Spanish rebirth

Javier Celdràn Lorente, minister of employment for the Spanish region of Murcia, talks to Courtney Fingar about Spain's ongoing recovery.

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Aragon's bright future: how FDI is transforming the Spanish region

Aragon is one of Spain's best performing autonomous communities, which is testament to its favourable location, highly skilled workforce and expertise in sectors such as automobile manufacturing. Jason Mitchell speaks to president Javier Lambán about how foreign investment can move the region to another level.

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Aragon’s R&D scene is digital by design

Aragon’s culture of innovation has put it at the cutting edge of R&D – and is helping the region to build a bridge to China. Jason Mitchell reports.

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Aragon’s three routes to industrial success

Built on the three pillars of automotives, logistics and agribusiness, Aragon has secured itself a place in Spain’s industrial success story. Jason Mitchell reports on how the region thrives in a variety of fields.

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Basque Country development chief hopes tax breaks will power energy investment

Courtney Fingar talks to Arantxa Tapia, minister for economic development and infrastructure of the Basque Country, about the challenges of generating enough renewable energy to meet the needs of its substantial industrial sector.

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Can Soria's hidden charms bring FDI to the Spanish province

Spain's Soria province is little-known even to many Spaniards but now local businesses and governments are taking the initiative to raise its profile to outside investors. Courtney Fingar reports.

Barcelona-Catalonia region goes on attracting FDI

Foreign investment into Barcelona and Catalonia has remained strong despite political upheaval surrounding the latter’s independence referendum in 2017. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

FDI stages a comeback in Spain

The political situation in Catalonia has failed to derail Spain’s economic recovery. Courtney Fingar reports.

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Valencia president reaps benefits of Catalonia unrest

Ximo Puig, president of the Spanish region of Valencia, tells Courtney Fingar why the independence campaign in neighbouring Catalonia is working in his province's favour, and how its increased focus on tourism is already paying off.

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Castile and León looks to exploit low costs and stability

Castile and León in Spain is banking on its low-cost land and political stability to attract investors. Its established sectors of carmaking, agriculture and pharma are enjoying growth, along with tourism, which is on the rise. Jason Mitchell reports.

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