Antonio Garamendi
Antonio Garamendi is a prominent Spanish business leader and the current president of the Confederation of Employers and Industries of Spain (CEOE). Known for his strong advocacy for business interests, Garamendi has played a crucial role in shaping Spain's economic policies and promoting entrepreneurship. His leadership style emphasizes a hierarchical approach to employer associations, which has recently led to tensions with Gerardo Cuerva, the president of Cepyme, as Garamendi seeks to install an alternative candidate for the presidency of Cepyme amid upcoming elections.
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Antonio Garamendi is the president of the main Spanish employers' association and has defended his salary against criticism from Yolanda Díaz.
Garamendi defiende su salario tras la crítica de Díaz: “La mitad se va a Hacienda, se lo llevará ella para gestionarlo” | Economía
Spain· 2026-02-18
Antonio Garamendi is the president of CEOE who has been criticized by Yolanda Díaz for rejecting the minimum wage increase.
Yolanda Díaz embiste contra Garamendi por rechazar la subida del salario mínimo: “Cobra 23 veces el SMI” | EconomíaSpain· 2026-02-17
Antonio Garamendi leads the organization that opposes the minimum wage increase.
Sánchez carga contra la patronal por rechazar la subida del salario mínimo y reclama a las empresas que suban los sueldos: “Que paguen más” | EconomíaSpain· 2026-02-16
Antonio Garamendi is the President of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) and emphasizes the importance of investment in the upcoming World Cup.
Mondial 2030 : les patronats du Maroc, de l'Espagne et du Portugal accordent leurs violons
Morocco· 2026-02-10
Antonio Garamendi leads the organizations that denounce the government's lack of respect for social dialogue.
CEOE cataloga como “intervencionista” y “trilera” la propuesta del Gobierno para compensar el alza del salario mínimo | EconomíaSpain· 2026-01-29Antonio Garamendi is a leader of the CEOE who participated in the pension reform agreement.
Elma Saiz: el salto a la portavocía tras la gran polémica de las cuotas de los autónomos | EconomíaSpain· 2025-12-22
Antonio Garamendi accused the ministry of using workers' deaths for political purposes.
Trabajo pactará los permisos de fallecimiento solo con los sindicatos tras el rechazo patronal a ampliarlos | EconomíaSpain· 2025-12-05
Antonio Garamendi will discuss immigration in a joint intervention with Josep Sánchez Llibre.
Los empresarios catalanes reclaman un pacto para favorecer la inmigración: “La necesitamos como el aire para respirar” | EconomíaSpain· 2025-12-05
Antonio Garamendi is the president of the CEOE mentioned in the context of the event.
Calviño reivindica la respuesta que dio el Gobierno a la pandemia y reduce “todo el ruido” con Podemos y Sumar a “controversias ficticias” | EspañaSpain· 2025-11-07
Antonio Garamendi announced that his organization is withdrawing from negotiations to reform dismissal compensation.
CEOE se levanta de la negociación para reformar la indemnización por despido | EconomíaSpain· 2025-10-23Antonio Garamendi, president of the CEOE, criticized the economic policies of the government and emphasized the importance of a culture of effort.
Garamendi ve un problema de “actitud” en España: “¿Tú crees que Alcaraz trabaja 37 horas y media a la semana? No” | EconomíaSpain· 2025-09-26
He is the president of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations and comments on Argentina's economic situation.
el dólar, Trump y la fractura social
Argentina· 2025-08-08
Antonio Garamendi supports the Mercosur agreement and aligns with Sánchez's views.
Pedro Sánchez defiende el acuerdo de Mercosur y avisa a Trump: “Queremos negociar pero, si no, responderemos con firmeza” | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-22
Antonio Garamendi is mentioned as the leader of the employers' association accompanying Sánchez on his trip.
Pedro Sánchez llama en Chile a la ofensiva contra la “internacional del odio” y apunta al PP: “La derecha ha sucumbido a la ultraderecha” | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-21
Antonio Garamendi speaks about the need for immigrants in the construction sector.
Tendremos que hacernos preguntas incómodas | OpiniónSpain· 2025-07-19
Antonio Garamendi is the president of the CEOE who believes that Spain already complies with the European Social Charter.
Trabajo insiste en reformar el despido pese al rechazo del Supremo a las indemnizaciones adicionales | EconomíaSpain· 2025-07-16
Antonio Garamendi is the president of the Confederation of Spanish Business Organizations (CEOE) and has expressed support for the Supreme Court's ruling.
El Supremo vuelve a rechazar las indemnizaciones adicionales por despido improcedente | EconomíaSpain· 2025-07-16
Antonio Garamendi, the president of CEOE, was present at the Congress.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo reafirma su liderazgo en el Congreso del PP
Uruguay· 2025-07-06
Antonio Garamendi is the president of the CEOE, whom Yolanda Díaz has urged to stop opposing the reduction of working hours.
Junts mantiene la enmienda contra la reducción de jornada tras reunirse con Díaz: “Va en contra de las pymes” | EconomíaSpain· 2025-06-26Díaz called on Antonio Garamendi to stop obstructing the reduction of working hours.
Yolanda Díaz eleva el tono contra el PSOE: “La corrupción cero sí existe, no somos iguales” | EconomíaSpain· 2025-06-21Antonio Garamendi is the leader of the CEOE and has commented on the economic impact of workplace health issues.
Mi trabajo me pone enfermo | EconomíaSpain· 2025-06-15
Antonio Garamendi was absent from the meeting despite attending last year.
Milei vuelve a reunirse con empresarios españoles en su última visita a Madrid | EconomíaSpain· 2025-06-14
Antonio Garamendi is the president of CEOE who downplayed the decisions of the CEDS regarding Spain's compliance with the European Social Charter.
El Supremo decidirá en julio definitivamente sobre la indemnización por despido | EconomíaSpain· 2025-06-09Ángela de Miguel expressed gratitude to Antonio Garamendi for being her guide and believing in her.
Perfil | Ángela de Miguel, de Garamendi y de Cepyme | EconomíaSpain· 2025-05-20Antonio Garamendi is the current president of CEOE who supported Ángela de Miguel in the elections.
Ángela de Miguel vence a Cuerva en las elecciones de Cepyme y refuerza el poder de Garamendi | EconomíaSpain· 2025-05-20Antonio Garamendi is the president of CEOE and is seen as a moderate compared to Cuerva.
La guerra de Cepyme se resuelve este martes tras una campaña de reproches cruzados entre los candidatos | EconomíaSpain· 2025-05-20
Antonio Garamendi is supporting an alternative candidacy to Gerardo Cuerva for the presidency of Cepyme.
Gerardo Cuerva: “Yolanda Díaz no quiere que yo presida Cepyme” | EconomíaSpain· 2025-05-10Antonio Garamendi is the president of the CEOE and commented on the impact of the blackout on businesses.
¿Cuánto dinero perdió España por el apagón? Los millones que habrían dejado de recibir las empresas
Colombia· 2025-04-29Antonio Garamendi, president of the CEOE, estimated the economic impact of the blackout at 0.1% of GDP.
La industria vuelve a arrancar progresivamente tras el gran apagón | EconomíaSpain· 2025-04-29
Antonio Garamendi is the president of CEOE and is involved in a leadership conflict with Gerardo Cuerva.
El duelo patronal entra en combustión: qué hay detrás de la pelea entre Garamendi y Cuerva | EconomíaSpain· 2025-04-13