Episode

Spain's economy is growing fast. So why is youth unemployment still so high?

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Business Daily
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Jun 1, 2026
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Summary

Many graduates are reluctant to work in the country’s large tourism and service sectors, looking instead for roles that match their university skills. That can make finding a first job after graduating a real challenge. Presenter/producer: Ashish Sharma If you’d like to get in touch with the team, our email address is [email protected] (Picture: Spanish Secretary of State for Labour Joaquin Perez Rey speaking about how unemployment in April 2026 fell below 2.4 million people for the first time since June 2008. Credit: JAVIER LIZON/EPA/Shutterstock)