Spain's Government Resumes Talks on 35-Hour Week for Civil Servants

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The Spanish government has resumed negotiations with trade unions over introducing a 35-hour working week for central public administration employees, with the aim of approving the measure in March. The Ministry of Civil Service has called two technical meetings for Thursday to discuss the reduction in working hours and the general framework for the 2026 public employment offer. The move marks a renewed push by the government to deliver on a key labour reform pledge for the public sector.

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