Overview

• Gerardo Cuerva officially begins his campaign for re-election as Cepyme president, emphasizing autonomy for SMEs and distancing from CEOE-backed rival Ángela de Miguel.
• Cuerva criticizes CEOE president Antonio Garamendi for fostering internal divisions, which he claims have weakened employer associations' influence on government policies.
• The government is set to approve a reduction in the workweek, which Cuerva alleges was accelerated by the business community's fragmentation.
• Madrid President Isabel Díaz Ayuso introduced Cuerva at a high-profile event, aligning with his anti-interventionist stance but maintaining neutrality in the election.
• Cuerva’s platform includes reducing fiscal burdens, cutting regulation, and defending enterprise freedom to address rising costs for small and medium enterprises.