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Spain's Economy Slows Amid Flood Outcry and Growth Goals

10/31/2025

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Spain's economy grew 0.6% in Q3 2025, down from 0.8%, as exports fell 0.6%.
Still, Spain remains on track to meet a full-year growth target of 2.7%.
King Felipe VI urged learning from last year's deadly floods and called for a thorough analysis of the disaster's causes.
Carlos Mazón, leader of the flood-affected Valencia region, faced backlash at a memorial service as attendees shouted accusations.

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Spain's economy grew 0.6% in Q3 2025, down from 0.8%, as exports fell 0.6%.
Still, Spain remains on track to meet a full-year growth target of 2.7%.
King Felipe VI urged learning from last year's deadly floods and called for a thorough analysis of the disaster's causes.
Carlos Mazón, leader of the flood-affected Valencia region, faced backlash at a memorial service as attendees shouted accusations.