AIReF warns that budget extensions are dragging on economic growth

La Airef avisa de que las prórrogas de los Presupuestos impactan en el crecimiento económico

Jun 25, 2026, 11:54 AM es source ↗

Summary

Spain's independent fiscal authority, AIReF, has warned that successive extensions of the state budget are weighing on economic growth. The watchdog nonetheless acknowledges that the economy is showing resilience despite an adverse backdrop and signals an improvement in its forecasts for the year. The assessment highlights the cost of governing without a new budget.

Preview

El organismo de supervisión fiscal reconoce que la economía está demostrando resiliencia pese al escenario adverso y avanza una mejora en las previsiones para el año

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