Editorial: El País

• Spain's average social security affiliation increased by 220,000 workers, reaching a record high of 21.3 million employees.
• Unemployment fell to 2.61 million in May, the lowest level since August 2008.
• Over 10 million women were affiliated to Social Security in May.
• Youth unemployment reduced to the minimum level in May, showing greater dynamism than in average.
• Despite the positive data, women face greater instability, unwanted part-time work and higher unemployment.
• Unemployment in Spain is still high compared to other European countries.
• The government's goal of reducing unemployment to 8% seems difficult to achieve.

Conclusion: Although employment data are encouraging, and the Spanish economy shows signs of a solid base, it is important to continue to drive policies to achieve a more sustained reduction in unemployment and improve job conditions, particularly for women.

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