- He stresses that for “Galicia to grow well” there must be “an economic fabric that is committed” to the environment, good governance and the promotion of new technologies
- He highlights the strong performance of the Galician economy, with unemployment at its lowest level since 2007 and an export volume that placed it among the leading regions in Spain at the end of 2025
- He underscores the increase in investment in Galicia thanks to the stable framework it offers
- He announces that the Galician Government is working on a package of measures to mitigate the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East
Santiago de Compostela, 24 March 2026
The President of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, today advocated public-private collaboration between businesses and administrations to foster sustainable economic growth in Galicia that respects the environment and the territory. “Galicia can grow and grow well. This depends on everyone, but especially on having an economic fabric that is committed”, he stated during the presentation of the sixth edition of the Galician Atlas of Committed Businesses, which is promoted annually by Economía Digital.
In his speech, Rueda also referred to the effects that the conflict in the Middle East is having on the economy. He noted that the Galician Government is monitoring the situation with the most affected companies and announced that the Xunta is already working on its own package of initiatives to support the various sectors, taking into account the problems companies may face with working capital and previous investments, as well as the halt in “trade relations, logistics or product shipments”.
Regarding the measures from the central Government, he highlighted that, as they are based on taxes fully or partially transferred to the autonomous communities, this means that “Galicia will contribute more than €120 million over these three months” to implement them.
Most Committed Businesses
Rueda praised the importance of the Atlas presented today, a diagnostic tool that assesses values such as good governance, the environment, relations with the community, people and the use of artificial intelligence among a large number of Galician companies. Specifically, this year 80 companies took part in the study, with a combined turnover of more than €56 billion, representing almost 70% of Galicia’s GDP. The President highlighted that more and more companies are seeking to combine economic benefits with other objectives “that leave a mark on the land”.
In this vein, the head of the regional executive praised the resilience and competitiveness of Galician companies, as well as their commitment to the territory. He emphasised their important role in the region’s strong economic performance. Among other data, he recalled that the Galician economy grew by 2.6% last year; that unemployment is at its lowest level since 2007; and that its export volume reached nearly €31 billion in 2025, placing it among the top five exporting autonomous communities.
Support for Businesses to Boost Investment
“Ever more confidence is being placed in Galicia for investment”, stressed the President of the Xunta, who pointed out that part of these good figures are also due to Galicia’s stability and business support policies. Among other measures, he noted that the regional executive is working on administrative simplification and streamlining, through initiatives such as the Galician Economic Office; and that support for innovation is a strategic priority.
