Europe | Bouncing back

Spain’s economy is recovering from the pandemic, but problems persist

The government must grapple with chronic issues

A red balloon is carried by a child in a shopping street in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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Editor’s note (January 27th 2023): This article has been updated, after the publication of GDP figures for 2022.

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