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.
The Blog series group together posts covering certain similar topics. Further down is a general listing of all Blog posts, with a search function to help readers find the posts they are interested in.
21/01/2026
The Banco de España has published its analysis priorities for the next five years, which will help inform our points of view. We are going to focus on four main topics: pillars of central banking, European resilience in a changing world, challenges facing the Spanish economy and global trends.
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08/01/2026
How can we measure political polarization in Europe? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
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.
12/11/2025
You don’t install cybersecurity, you train it Series: Innovation and technology
AI developments make it increasingly difficult to distinguish between what’s real and what’s fake. A deepfake, for instance, can be used to impersonate your boss asking you to make a transfer during a video call. Do you think you would notice? In this new episode, we chat with Banco de España experts about the different ways in which the public’s and firms’ cybersecurity can be at risk and about what measures can be taken to protect against digital attacks.
Artificial intelligence and Big data
17/06/2025
Big Tech and its role in the financial sector
Providing financial services entails financial stability risks which warrant applying strict regulation to banks. Big Tech companies have made rapid inroads in this area but are not subject to similar legislation. It is time to rethink the regulatory perimeter, but who and what should be included?
21/05/2025
Just how smart is AI? Series: Innovation and technology
Artificial intelligence is no longer a thing of science fiction novels and films, but part of our everyday lives. From improving medical diagnosis to summarising drawn-out meetings, AI has myriad applications and is perhaps the most rapidly evolving and far-reaching tool in the history of humankind.
Grab your headphones and join us to find out how AI it works and if it really is that smart.
Artificial intelligence and Big data
12/11/2024
What makes (official) statistics reliable
In today’s information age, the sheer volume and availability of data is overwhelming. Identifying reliable information is a challenge that we all face as members of the public. Official statistics offer a dependable source of trustworthy information.
08/10/2024
Artificial intelligence and employment: maximising the benefits and minimising the negatives Series: Challenges for the Spanish economy
New robotics and artificial intelligence technologies could transform the labour market. Their deployment will shape the future of the workforce, both in terms of the number of jobs and who will fill them. Employment policies must manage these changes proactively to maximise the potential benefits and minimise the negative effects.
19/03/2024
Artificial intelligence and Big data
21/02/2024
Independent evaluations: a tool for transparency, improvement and modernisation
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.
