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Spain’s 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill Faces Imminent Veto as Mexico Moves Ahead on 40-Hour Path

Junts’ planned alliance with PP and Vox to block the Spanish text contrasts with Mexico’s consultative push toward a phased reduction.

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La ministra Portavoz, Pilar Alegría, el ministro de Exteriores, José Manuel Albares y la ministra de Sanidad, Mónica García, en rueda de prensa tras el Consejo de Ministros de este martes.

Overview

  • Junts leader Míriam Nogueras confirmed the party will back a total veto of Spain’s 37.5-hour proposal, aligning with PP and Vox in a vote expected to sink the bill.
  • The Spanish government is keeping the vote on the agenda to force parties to publicly state their positions, with spokesperson Pilar Alegría framing any defeat as a point and follow-on.
  • Junts argues the draft was designed against Catalonia and would burden small and medium firms, citing risks to the region’s business fabric and calling for measures on absenteeism and fiscal incentives.
  • Coalition tensions have surfaced as PSOE sources fault Yolanda Díaz for the failed talks, underscoring internal frictions over the flagship labor reform.
  • In Mexico, the Chamber’s Labor Commission continues its 'Ruta por las 40 horas' listening process and the Senate keeps the reform as a priority pending progress in the lower house, alongside agendas on bereavement leave, pay equity inspections, tip protection, and preventive health days.