Díaz Announces Further Increases to Spain's Minimum Wage

Seville Rally: Yolanda Díaz Announces Further SMI Increases and Pension Revaluation Spain's Second Vice President and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, addressed supporters in Seville on May 25th, 2025, highlighting key achievements of the coalition government. Díaz proudly declared, "We have raised the SMI by 61%, and we will continue to raise it." This announcement comes amidst ongoing debates about economic policy and social welfare in Spain. The Minister also emphasized the government's recent revaluation of public pensions, stating that this measure directly benefits "10 million pensioners in our country." She contrasted this action with the Partido Popular's opposition to the pension increases. Díaz's speech underscores the government's commitment to improving the living standards of workers and retirees. The rally in Seville served as a platform for Díaz to showcase the government's progress on key policy initiatives. Her confident and direct statements resonated with the crowd, highlighting the political significance of these economic measures.