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Layoffs in Spain
6 sourced layoff rounds at 4 companies in Spain between Jan 2023 and Mar 2026: 14,083 people in the rounds where a number was given. Each one links to the article or filing it came from. The list covers what we have been able to source, not every cut in the country.
People affected
14K
Where a number was given
Companies
4
With a sourced round
Rounds
6
Jan 2023 → Mar 2026
Every round, newest first
- Glovo−750
Glovo told unions it intended a collective redundancy of delivery riders in 60 Spanish cities after moving couriers onto employment contracts.
About the figure: Up to 750 proposed; the plan agreed with unions in May 2026 covered 436 riders.
Transportation & Delivery · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Telefónica−6,088
Telefónica presented redundancy procedures covering 6,088 jobs across seven Spanish entities, including its parent company.
About the figure: Proposed figure; the final agreement in December 2025 set between 4,525 and 5,500 voluntary departures.
Telecom · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- MasOrange−795
The operator formed by the Orange and MasMovil merger announced a redundancy procedure for up to 795 staff to remove duplicated roles.
About the figure: Up to 795 proposed; the factsheet records 650 planned job losses.
Telecom · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Telefónica−5,100
Telefónica proposed a collective redundancy procedure for up to 5,100 staff at three Spanish subsidiaries, aimed at employees over 55.
About the figure: Proposed figure; the agreement signed with unions in January 2024 covered 3,421 employees.
Telecom · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Ford (Spain)−1,100(18% of workforce)
Ford proposed cutting 1,100 jobs at its Almussafes plant in Valencia as production of several models ends.
About the figure: The 18 per cent refers to the Almussafes plant workforce.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Glovo−250(6.5% of workforce)
The Spanish delivery company announced 250 layoffs, mostly at its Barcelona headquarters, without affecting couriers.
Transportation & Delivery · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
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