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Spain grapples with record absenteeism and fiscal drag

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Latest: Spain's sick‑leave benefits cost firms €4.8bn annually as mental‑health absences soar

Spain’s absenteeism rate, still near historic highs, stabilized at about 7.2 % in July 2026, leaving roughly 1.6 million workers absent each day. Mental‑health‑related sick leave remains the dominant driver, with tempora

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