Las medidas del Gobierno se ceban con los autónomos: 20.000 comercios cerrados en 2022
Las medidas del Gobierno se ceban con los autónomos: 20.000 comercios cerrados en 2022
The year 2022 marked a negative turning point for the self-employed sector in Spain, characterized by stagnation in the growth of registrations and the mass closure of small businesses. Sectoral organizations warn that the post-pandemic recovery failed to materialize, leading to a slowdown in employment and a shift toward salaried work. This situation reflects a structural crisis in which government measures and new regulations have proven insufficient to mitigate the impact of inflation and unfair competition from e-commerce. The implementation of the new self-employed law introduces a social security contribution system based on net income with multiple tiers, representing a fundamental change in how this group is managed within the Social Security system. However, social partners consider that these reforms, along with the anti-crisis plan, fall short in addressing the actual economic reality. Difficulties in accessing financing and the tax burden remain critical barriers, leaving the sector vulnerable to market concentration and rising operational costs that threaten the viability of family-run businesses. This report is relevant to the open data community because it highlights the critical importance of having accurate, up-to-date public data on real employment, business closures, and the impact of fiscal policies. Transparency in these indicators enables researchers, journalists, and citizens to grasp the severity of economic trends and demand accountability based on tangible evidence, beyond official narratives.
Source: que.esPublished on 2023-01-08