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In Spain 11th June 2026

Inflation (3.2%) outpaces average wage increase in agreements signed this year (3%)

The average wage increase agreed upon in collective bargaining agreements registered through May was 3%, according to data updated yesterday by the Ministry of Labor. This percentage was reached for the first time this year, having climbed slowly in recent months from the 2.87% recorded at the start of the fiscal year. Consequently, the average pay improvement has remained below the CPI (Consumer Price Index) for the third consecutive month….

In Europe 11th June 2026

Failure of European fighter jet: setback for defence cooperation and for Indra

Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which were leading the project on behalf of France and Germany respectively, have been unable to reach an agreement on the division of tasks or patent rights. Spain was involved through Indra, which was responsible for the industrial aspects (sensors and electronics). Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team Eight years after its announcement, the development of the sixth-generation European fighter jet, the most ambitious European project in…

In the World 11th June 2026

US inflation rises above 4% year-on-year in May, more than double Fed’s target

By Consejeros Editorial Team The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) soared in May to 4.2% year-on-year, the highest level since April 2023 and in line with market forecasts, which predicted a continuation of an upward trend driven by rising energy costs due to the war in Iran. Energy prices rose by 3.9% over the month, slightly above the 3.8% recorded in April and following a 10.9% increase in March. Inflation…

“We are one of Europe’s leading R&D investors: €1.45 billion last year”

Luis Maroto is the CEO of Amadeus, which has just announced the acquisition of Idemia Public Security—for €1.2 billion—to strengthen its biometrics, security, and airport management business. Maroto explains that “alongside biometrics, digital identity is transforming how travelers move throughout their journey. Today, travelers are asked to prove their identity at almost every step: flight check-in, baggage drop, security, immigration, boarding, car rentals, hotel check-in… With digital identity, a traveller…

“We need to approach negotiations with the U.S. on terms that are completely different from those currently being proposed”

“Fifteen years ago, the European economy was larger than that of the U.S. Today, the U.S. economy is one and a half times that of Europe”

Irene Hernández, coordinating advisor of Ence, and advisor of Elecnor and Saint Croix explains that “In Spain and in the European Union, there are times when we are regulating too much and putting brakes on economic growth… fifteen years ago, the European economy was larger than that of the U.S. Today, the U.S. economy is one and a half times that of Europe. We are not in a position to…

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