Members of anti-austerity Comuns back Spanish coalition agreement with 95% of votes
Party also supports negotiations with Catalan pro-independence groups
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€15,120 updated annual minimum salary approved, backdated to January 1
8% increase agreed between Spanish government and trade unions but rejected by business associations
Spain lowers VAT on feminine hygiene products from 10% to 4%
New scheme cuts taxes for low and medium-income households and increases them for bigger earners
Spain extends Covid-related temporary layoffs until March 31
Furloughed workers will continue to earn 70% of salary for half a year and 50% from then on
Spanish government partners agree to 'repeal' conservatives' 2012 labor market regulation
Socialists and Unidas Podemos will seek consensus with unions and business associations on 'fair' system
Spain cools on idea of paid leave for parents looking after children self-isolating
Catalan vice president says they "will not leave families helpless"
Minimum wage to increase to €950/month in 2020
Spanish government, trade unions, and employers' associations agree on raise