When in 1889 the German Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck created the first public pension system, he set the age of retirement at 70. Almost two decades following his death and shortly before the outbreak of the First World War, Germany reduced this to 65. When the most developed countries approached the matter of the various … Continued
One of the main objectives of the Círculo de Empresarios is to analyse the different areas of Spain’s economic and social reality and to offer ideas and constructive proposals for the benefit of Spanish society as a whole. In this sense, we have always been concerned about our Welfare State, and making it sustainable and responsive … Continued
The Círculo de Empresarios has launched Ten pressing issues for the Spanish Health system in 2019 today, a book that collects a series of improvement proposals in different aspects about a key pillar for our Welfare State. The presentation of this publication has been carried out by the Chairman of the Círculo de Empresarios, John … Continued
Youth training in Spain must adapt to the needs of the labor market in a more global, interconnected and ever-changing world in which talent is key. The school dropout rate, inefficient career guidance and the mismatch between the education system and business fabric are the main causes of the high level of youth unemployment in … Continued
In this infographic we present the situation of the pension system in Spain.
In this infographic we present the situation of the pension system in Spain.
Alongside growth and corporate responsibility, institutional quality represents one of the three centerpieces guiding the considerations of the Círculo de Empresarios. It has been a fundamental issue of our concern since the beginning of our association more than forty years ago. It can be shown empirically that the progress and well-being of society are intricately bound up with the quality … Continued
Alongside growth and corporate responsibility, institutional quality represents one of the three centerpieces guiding the considerations of the Círculo de Empresarios. It has been a fundamental issue of our concern since the beginning of our association more than forty years ago. It can be shown empirically that the progress and well-being of society are intricately … Continued
Spain occupies the 70th position in the labor market pillar of the Global Competitiveness Index 2017-18 prepared by the World Economic Forum
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Since 1977, Spain has grown above the average of the 5 major European economies. These data support again that Spain is a success story, as we reflect in the document: “A pact for an inclusive growth”.
The year 1977 evokes images of change, freedom, openness and mutual understanding. Many Spanish people can remember where they were when the recent democratic history of our country began. Others, because of their age, grew up while this was being consolidated, or had the good fortune to be born in a modern Spain that was … Continued
All the best things that have happened in Spain over the past 40 years of democracy have been a result of the attainment of our freedom and the achievement of our country’s modernisation, which has been boosted and reinforced through our integration with and commitment to the European project. Since 1977, the history of Spain … Continued
Spain needs to put together an inclusive plan that mobilises and inspires us, and that provides structure for us all. This should be along the lines of what occurred with the recovery of our freedom and democracy, the development of our welfare state, and our fully-fledged incorporation into Europe from which we had felt (to … Continued
As it has been doing for more than 20 years, the Círculo de Empresarios again wants to express its concern about the sustainability of a pension system that will guarantee future social cohesion and equilibrium between generations. Based on the success of other European countries, and by means of dialogue and consensus, we think there … Continued
The Barometer of the Círculos, now in its fourth edition, maintains its commitment to Spanish society to help resolve the imbalances that persist in the wake of the recent economic crisis. This objective is shared by the Círculo of Entrepreneurs, the Círculo of Economy and the Círculo of Basque Entrepreneurs, and has been since the … Continued
Quarterly report. Global and Spanish economy Q1-2017- Circulo de Empresarios de Círculo de Empresarios
PRESENTATION SECOT is an association of senior volunteers who selflessly place their wealth of experience and knowledge of business management at the service of society in order to help boost employment and foster economic and social growth. This is an association founded and promoted by Círculo de Empresarios which, since its creation in 1989, has had notable … Continued
PRESENTATION The institutions listed below, bringing together a considerable number of business people, executives, academics and, in general, persons and institutions directly linked with the economic and social activities of businesses, periodically hold debates aimed at contributing to the development of and progress regarding the economic and institutional situation in Spain. In addition to exchanging opinions, … Continued
What would we do in a world without energy? Of course this is a rhetorical question, but it’s one that’s been with human beings forever. Every great step forward in the world has been propelled by energy. Almost a million years ago Man harnessed fire and realized that this “magic” gave him the independence to … Continued
