The Andalusian Government will mobilize a total of 2.875 billion euros in aid to exporting companies Through direct incentives and competitive financial instruments, in an unprecedented strategy aimed at strengthening the international positioning of Andalusian business. This was announced by the President of the Andalusian Regional Government, Juanma Moreno, during his speech at the "La España Vertebrada" forum held in Malaga.
In an international context marked by economic uncertainty and tariff changes, the president advocated for coordinated and committed action among administrations to protect jobs, stimulate investment, and open new markets.Andalusia will mobilize 615 million in incentives and 2.260 billion in competitive financing. thanks to an agreement with banking entities," Moreno explained.
The plan includes TRADE incentives, R&D&I grants, Gárantia guarantees and support for key projects in the industry. This package of measures is accompanied by a special line of bank financing for Andalusian companies with an export focus.
"The Spanish government must lead a strong response within the EU framework."
Moreno emphasized that the new global economic order demands swift and coherent responses. In this regard, he called on the Spanish government to react firmly and in coordination with the regional governments to the effects of the US government's tariff decisions. "Andalusia is already implementing realistic solutions within our powers," he stated.
The Andalusian president has insisted on the need for a A united, committed, and structured Spain, which recognizes the value of its territories.The diversity and knowledge of the autonomous communities enrich the common project"Andalusia is ready to be an active part of the solution," he said.
Andalusia, a key community in the national economy
During the event, Moreno defended Andalusia's crucial role as Spain's economic engine. "We are the most populated region, the second largest, and the third-largest economy in the country. We have the ambition and the capacity to be decisive," he stated.
Since 2019, the Andalusian Government has implemented six tax reductions, approved more than 800 administrative simplification measures and launched the TRIPLAN, a tool that is transforming internal management. Among its notable achievements is the Project Accelerator Unit, with 140 initiatives underway, an investment of 18.000 billion euros, and 52.000 associated jobs.
Malaga as an economic and export reference
Moreno highlighted Málaga as an example of productive transformation and international projection. "By 2025, Málaga will have 22.100 more self-employed workers than in 2018 and almost 105.500 additional people registered with Social Security. It is the Spanish province with the fifth most companies," he emphasized.
Sectors such as technology, agribusiness and tourism are driving the growth of the province, which plays a key role in the strategy of aid to exporting companies of the Andalusian Executive.
Aid to exporting companies: Andalusia leads in self-employed workers, GDP, and exports
Andalusia has established itself as a national leader in job creation and business activity. Since 2019, there have been almost half a million new jobs and 47 consecutive months of year-on-year decline in unemployment.In 2024, the region generated 80% of the new registered companies in Spain, surpassing Madrid and the Valencian Community.
The region is the country's third largest exporter, with more than 40.000 billion euros exported by 2024.The olive sector represents 75% of Andalusia's trade with the US, approximately €800 million., which justifies the reinforcement of aid to exporting companies", Moreno pointed out.
Institutional stability and foreign investment on the rise
The president noted that Andalusia has a budget of 2025 billion euros for 48.871 and institutional stability, which is key to attracting investment.Foreign investment grew by 41% in 2024, 22 points above the national average.«, he indicated.
The community also supports the green economy and decarbonization, with €16.300 billion in new industrial investments and 66% of its electricity generation capacity coming from renewable sources. It also leads the way in green hydrogen projects, with 23 initiatives underway.
