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Human capital accounts for most of the productivity differences across countries. Investing in education boosts innovation, attracts investment, reduces inequalities, and is the most effective policy for securing long-term growth, social cohesion, and shared prosperity.

Reliable statistics are essential to guide economic and social development. Their value rests on principles such as impartiality and transparency, which sustain public trust. Institutional changes and recent cases highlight the need to protect technical independence and methodological accuracy for useful, credible data.

At the end of 2024, the Mexican economy's GDP grew by 1.5%, primarily driven by the Services sector, which experienced a 2.3% increase. Notably, Professional Services, Transportation, and Retail emerged as the key sectors contributing significantly to this economic growth.

The weight of green skills (i.e. green intensity) in Spain reached 4% in the period 2015-2024, in line with the EU-27 average. The profile of workers with green competences varies by skill type. Those with knowledge in renewable energy or environmental policies tend to be younger and more educated.

Green skills account for 4% of employment in Spain between 2015 and 2024, in line with the EU-27 average. However, the profile of workers with green skills varies by skill type. Those with knowledge in renewable energy or environmental policies tend to be younger and more educated.

Mexico imposes temporary tariffs of 15 to 35% on 155 tariff items in the textile and clothing industry, modifies the Immex Decree to limit access in these sectors. Finally, it establishes a global rate of 19% on products imported through digital platforms from countries without a trade agreement, including China.

Five weeks after the DANA (December 3–9), most indicators in Valencia province displayed stronger performance than those in the rest of Spain. However, foreign card spending continued to lag behind the national growth rate.

One month after DANA (week from November 26 to December 2), the majority of indicators in the province of Valencia show a similar evolution to that observed in the rest of Spain, highlighting the acceleration shown in spending by foreigners, car registrations and the most affected municipalities.