Using a simple format and plain language, the Banco de España Blog seeks to make our work more accessible to the general public. It allows us to share our analysis of economic and financial issues and the ins and outs of the Banco de España’s tasks and activities with all those keen to learn more.
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07/07/2026
Latin America is a core area of focus for the Banco de España, given its importance for Spain’s economy and banking sector. This is reflected in our analysis of the region and in our international cooperation with its central banks and key institutions. The first LatAm Economic Forum further advances this strategic priority.
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07/07/2026
The Banco de España and Latin America: the new LatAm Economic Forum as a strategic initiative
Latin America is a core area of focus for the Banco de España, given its importance for Spain’s economy and banking sector. This is reflected in our analysis of the region and in our international cooperation with its central banks and key institutions. The first LatAm Economic Forum further advances this strategic priority.
25/06/2026
Connecting economic research and policy in Spain: the Santander conference
Economic policy needs to be grounded in rigorous analysis through economic research. Connecting research and policymaking requires a sustained exchange of ideas between the two. That is exactly what the conference in Santander, organised annually by the Banco de España together with CEMFI and the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, sets out to do.
26/05/2026
Financial inclusion of immigrants: the banking barrier for those in an irregular situation
Financial inclusion is a key part of immigrants’ integration. Overall, there is no significant financial inclusion gap between immigrants and the Spanish-born population. The exception is immigrants in an irregular situation, for whom opening a bank account is often an insurmountable barrier, leaving them financially excluded.
08/05/2026
When the Banco de España is your office and Europe your team (or vice versa)
Europe was not born out of treaties and acronyms but from a simple yet bold idea: to work together to prevent war. This is the idea at the heart of the 1950 Schuman Declaration. At the Banco de España, we understand this as sharing projects and aligning perspectives with colleagues from many countries – different accents and cultures and countless hours of analytical work. Because Europe is built by working together, day by day.
27/04/2026
How do we pay when the power goes out? Spain’s blackout experience
In critical situations, when the alternatives stop working, cash becomes even more valuable and helps us carry on. Coins and banknotes have proved their worth as an independent, widely accepted and reliable means of payment that enables us to continue making our daily purchases even in extreme circumstances like last year’s blackout.
07/04/2026
Our revamped Institutional Report aims to strengthen our accountability to society
Strengthening transparency and accountability is one of the key objectives of our Strategic Plan 2030. The Banco de España’s Institutional Report has been completely revamped to align with this goal.
31/03/2026
The EBAE survey: how Spanish firms are performing, as reported by the firms themselves
Around 7,000 Spanish firms take part in the Banco de España Business Activity Survey (EBAE). Their responses shed light on firms’ activity, the factors influencing it and their short‑term expectations. The survey has become a valuable complement to our economic monitoring toolkit.
