Spain pledges more economic support as pandemic slows

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Spain’s cabinet has approved measures to support workers and businesses struggling under stringent coronavirus restrictions as officials cheered a slowing infection rate.

The package of measures included an extension of unemployment benefits and modifications to the tax code that should free up 1.1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) in liquidity to support small businesses and the self-employed.

Despite allowing some businesses to reopen last week, Spain remains under one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns with millions cooped up at home and not even allowed out for exercise.

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