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Working at the Banco de España: a unique way to help build Europe

15/10/2026 Ana Ramos Riera

We are a unique institution with a distinctly European outlook. On World Values Day, we discuss the values that we share with other European central banks and supervisors. We also explore how they, together with our strategic values, shape the way we work, grow as professionals, serve society and, ultimately, help build Europe.

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19/09/2025

Spain’s regulatory complexity: a drag on business and economic growth Series: Challenges for the Spanish economy

Juan S. Mora-Sanguinetti

The quality of the regulatory framework influences economic growth. Spain’s dense and fragmented regulation drives up costs and hinders entrepreneurship. Greater regulatory consistency and simplicity could foster a more dynamic, efficient and inclusive business landscape, particularly for small firms and new entrepreneurs.

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19/02/2024

Researcher access to public institutions’ micro data: a win-win scenario

Ana Esteban and Juan Peñalosa

Four years ago, the Banco de España opened its data laboratory BELab, to provide the research community with access to a wealth of micro data. We are now taking the next step to make a much broader range of data available to researchers through an ambitious agreement with other Spanish public institutions.

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