In 2023, a total of 3.7 million women held leadership positions in the European Union, a significant increase compared to 3.1 million in 2014, according to the EU Labour Force Survey. Despite these advancements, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles. While they make up 46.4% of the total workforce in the EU, only 34.8% of […]

The European labor market shows signs of stability and improvement. According to Eurostat, in January 2025, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone stood at 6.2%, remaining stable compared to December 2024 and decreasing from 6.5% in January 2024. In the European Union (EU), the unemployment rate was 5.8%, also unchanged from the previous

Online shopping continues to establish itself as a dominant trend in the European Union. According to the latest annual survey on the use of ICT in households and by individuals, in 2024, 77% of internet users purchased goods or services online for personal use. This figure represents a significant increase compared to 59% in 2014,

Eurostat’s Business Cycle Clock (BCC) is a tool that illustrates the different phases of the euro area’s economic cycle through a clock-style graph. It represents the empirically observed sequence of turning points in the business, growth, and acceleration cycles. The clock relies on three synthetic indicators: the Growth Cycle Coincident Indicator (GCCI), the Business Cycle

The labor market started 2025 with a slight decline in Social Security enrollments. According to the latest data, the average number of enrollments in January stood at 932,421, reflecting a drop of 8,267 compared to December 2024. However, the year-on-year comparison offers a more positive outlook. Over the past 12 months, enrollments have increased by

On Thursday, February 6, José Miguel González Hernández, Director of Consulting and Commercial Management at Corporación 5, presented the Economic Outlook Report for La Palma Island for the 4th quarter of 2024. The presentation took place at the Teatro Chico in Santa Cruz de La Palma, in an event that brought together prominent representatives from

The General Retail Trade Index (ICM) at constant prices closed December 2024 with a 4.0% variation compared to the same month of the previous year, demonstrating a notable boost in sales. This growth was 3.1 points higher than in November, consolidating the upward trend of the retail sector at the end of the year. Positive

Economic inequality is a persistent phenomenon that affects millions of people worldwide. It is not only reflected in income but also in consumption capacity, savings rates, and wealth accumulation over time. Understanding these dynamics is key to designing strategies that reduce household financial vulnerability and promote more equitable growth. Wealth Accumulation and Savings Flows A

In Q3 2024, the seasonally adjusted government deficit-to-GDP ratio stood at 2.6% in the euro area (EA20) and 2.9% in the EU. Compared to Q2 2024, the deficit ratio decreased in both the euro area and the EU. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Seasonally Adjusted Public Revenues

José Miguel González Hernández, Director of Consulting and Commercial Management at Corporación 5, provides an in-depth analysis of the salary trends projected for 2025, highlighting persistent economic inequalities at both global and regional levels. Globally, sectors such as pharmaceuticals are leading salary growth, with increases exceeding 10%, driven by their resilience to crises and capacity