Adegi points out that this weakening is “directly related” to the evolution of EU markets and the rise of China. However, the economic situation remains positive for Gipuzkoa, with expected GDP growth between 1.8 and 2.2%.
Industrial companies are already showing some “signs of weakening” in Gipuzkoa, where, however, the overall economic situation is positive, with GDP expected to grow between 1.8 and 2.2% this year and a net 3,500 to 4,000 salaried jobs. the area will be.
The president of Adegi, Isabel Busto, accompanied by the general director of the entity, José Miguel Ayerza, and the head of competitiveness, Patxi Sasigain, analyzed this Friday during a press conference the economic situation and the conclusions of the study carried out by the employer was carried out. .
Busto has warned that the area’s industrial companies, the majority of which have an export profile, are showing “signs of weakening” that are “directly linked” to the evolution of the EU markets and especially Germany, where giants such as Volkswagen are proposing to close factories . for the first time in its history in the country.
Ayerza has specified that this situation is not only related to the ecological transition and the electric vehicle, but also to the rise of the Asian giant, especially in the segment of “medium and low-cost cars”, with what is already a “challenge of competitiveness” is. “.
Source: EITB
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