Spain has gone from being “a seriously ill patient and a source of contagion for the rest of the euro zone” to implementing “one of the most vigorous reform programs,” in the words of Francisco González. Thanks to the reforms undertaken, “Spain is well positioned to register sustainable growth over the next few years,” he said at the UMIP/APIE course today.

The acceleration of economic activity, the decline in oil prices and the monetary policy of the ECB are the main factors underlying the revision. This growth will allow one million jobs to be created in two years, and the unemployment rate to be reduced to around 20%.

BBVA has received the award from the SERES Foundation for its initiative in sponsoring job creation entitled "Yo Soy Empleo" (I am employment). This award for innovation and social commitment, granted in recognition of the constant work done by companies to improve society, was accepted by Ignacio Moliner, BBVA's Brand & Communications Manager.

The Colombian Laura Parra, the winner of the Innovators Under 35 award in 2013, organized by MIT Technology Review in its Spanish edition in partnership with BBVA, has developed a video game that helps children with mobility problems in their rehabilitation therapy.

Ana González, head of Selection for BBVA Spain and Global Areas for the Group, highlighted how important it is to have been chosen for the second year running as the financial institution young Spaniards would most like to work for.

The Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía (Mexican Center for Philanthropy, CEMEFI) presented BBVA Bancomer with the award for Socially Responsible Company in the "14 years" category, and Seguros BBVA Bancomer received the "6 years" distinction, in recognition of the bank's commitment to the community and to the economic and social development of the country.