The ongoing debate over reducing the workweek in Spain has intensified, with the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) firmly opposing the Ministry of Labor's proposal to cut the workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours.

Despite recent protests by major unions demanding this change, the CEOE remains steadfast, arguing that such a reduction would harm productivity, especially for small businesses.

Meanwhile, the Popular Party (PP) has entered the fray, suggesting a four-day workweek in some sectors, which has also been met with skepticism by the CEOE.

The Ministry of Labor is attempting to negotiate a phased implementation of the reduced hours, allowing employees to accumulate and use the extra time as additional leave.

However, the CEOE views these proposals as a breach of previous agreements with unions, emphasizing the need for adherence to existing collective bargaining agreements.

The debate continues as political and business leaders seek a balance between productivity and work-life balance.