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The EBAE survey: how Spanish firms are performing, as reported by the firms themselves

31/03/2026 Mario Izquierdo and Diana Posada

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.

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08/01/2026

How can we measure political polarization in Europe? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog

Marina Diakonova

Political polarization can harm a country’s economy. But can we measure the level of polarization in each country? Is it related to legislative gridlock? We answer these questions by analysing the cases of Spain, Germany, France and Italy in the paper “Political polarization in Europe” by Marina Diakonova, Corinna Ghirelli and Javier J. Pérez.

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21/02/2024

Independent evaluations: a tool for transparency, improvement and modernisation

María Gutiérrez de Ojesto and Álvaro Moreno

The Banco de España is conducting independent evaluations of its functions and activities through its Evaluation and Strategic Planning Office. This initiative places us at the vanguard of central banking in key aspects such as continuous improvement and transparency.

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21/02/2024

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