The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has released its Annual Report on Public Aid for 2025, highlighting a significant decrease in public aid in Spain for the year 2023. This marks the first decline since 2019, with public aid falling to 0.83% of GDP compared to 1.20% in 2022.

In the broader context of the European Union, public aid also decreased from 1.42% of GDP in 2022 to 1.09% in 2023. Spain ranked 18th in the EU in terms of public aid relative to its GDP, amounting to a total of 12.406 billion euros, and 21st in per capita aid at 258 euros, which is below the EU-27 average of around 417 euros.

The sectors that received the most public aid in Spain included battery manufacturing, telecommunications, automotive, industrial, energy, and chip design. Notably, companies such as Envision AESC Spain, Power Holdco Spain, Avatel Telecom, and Grupo Telefónica were the largest recipients, each receiving over 150 million euros.

Approximately 30% of the total aid was allocated to address the impacts of the energy crisis and to accelerate investments in clean technologies. The report also noted that aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic was minimal, amounting to only 40 million euros.

Furthermore, the report discussed the regulatory changes and administrative resolutions from EU authorities in 2024 regarding state aid, emphasizing the modification of the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, which allows greater flexibility for member states in executing aid programs.