Pimec in the news

Pimec is taking legal action against the Ministry of Labor to secure its long-awaited seat on the Economic and Social Council.

The CZFB and Fundació Pimec signed an agreement to promote senior talent and provide second professional opportunities for people over 50.

The Zona Franca de Barcelona and Fundació Pimec signed an agreement to boost senior talent through entrepreneurship and re-employment programs.

Pimec demands a state law to support the growth of Spanish companies by removing regulatory and administrative obstacles that make expansion costly.

Pimec highlights that only about half of the increase in labor costs reaches employees as net salary due to unadjusted IRPF parameters, leading to a loss of purchasing power.

Pimec advocates for a new state law to incentivize business growth by simplifying regulations and offering fiscal benefits, as current policies penalize companies that expand.

Pimec is pushing for a business growth law to boost the competitiveness and size of Spanish SMEs, citing a significant gap compared to other European economies.

Yolanda Díaz's Ministry of Labor has blocked the renewal of the Economic and Social Council due to a dispute with Pimec over its stance on reducing the workweek, leading to legal action by Pimec to secure its representation.

Pimec is pushing for a new law in Madrid to encourage business expansion by simplifying regulations and offering incentives, as current rules often penalize growth.

Pimec demands a state law in Spain to foster SME growth by addressing regulatory burdens, taxation, and access to funding, as many companies aim to expand but face significant obstacles.

Antoni Cañete met with Ursula von der Leyen to push for reduced bureaucracy and strict EU regulations against late payments to protect small business liquidity.

Catalonia's sports industry revenue grew by 16.6% to 1.225 billion euros in 2023, driven by a record number of 7,749 active companies.

Companies in Spain must adapt to expanded EU packaging regulations and producer responsibilities by August 2026.

Pimec president Antoni Cañete met with the European Commission head to demand reduced bureaucracy and stricter enforcement against late payments for SMEs.

A new report from Pimec shows the Catalan sports industry is expanding rapidly in company count and employment but faces challenges with low profitability and digital transformation.

President Antoni Cañete met with Ursula von der Leyen to push for EU regulatory simplification and the unblocking of anti-late payment laws to protect Catalan SMEs.

Antoni Cañete met with EU leadership to demand less bureaucracy and stricter anti-delinquency measures to protect SME liquidity and growth.

Catalonia's sports industry has seen significant business and employment growth since 2018, primarily driven by small companies and increased sports education services.

Catalonia's sports industry reached 1.2 billion euros in revenue in 2023, driven by a growing ecosystem of over 7,700 micro-enterprises and sports centers.

Catalonia's sports industry saw an 18.2% increase in company growth and employment, though it still faces challenges in profitability compared to other service sectors.