Vivas highlights rise of online gaming in Ceuta and urges recovery measures
The president asks for fiscal updates and better communications after losses equal to 5% of GDP
Key Takeaways
- Juan Vivas highlighted growth in online gaming at the Chamber of Spain General Assembly in Ceuta.
- Vivas said accumulated losses from the 30 July events equal 5% of Ceuta's annual GDP, around €1 million per day.
- He requested updating the Special Economic and Fiscal Regime, improved communications, and measures to attract talent and investment.
- Vivas proposed cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce of Ceuta and other Spanish chambers to create opportunities.
- The Assembly provided a forum to present the economic diagnosis and institutional demands to restore confidence.
The president of Ceuta, Juan Vivas, highlighted the growth of the online gaming sector and the digital industry during the General Assembly of the Chamber of Spain held in Ceuta, and called for measures to restore the economy after the events of 30 July. Vivas said the accumulated losses amount to 5 % of Ceuta's annual GDP, with an approximate impact of €1 million per day.
Intervention and key figures
Juan Vivas thanked the institution's president, José Luis Bonet, and the representatives of the territorial chambers for their presence and support of Ceuta's business fabric. He said the city is moving toward a more diversified economic model, less dependent on cross-border trade and with stronger ties to Spain and Europe.
Among the positive results he cited were record levels of Social Security registrations, the port's performance, tourism growth and new projects related to data centres, artificial intelligence and innovative entrepreneurship. Vivas specifically highlighted the role of the online gaming sector in the local economic transformation and argued that the city can consolidate activities of the digital industry.
Demands and proposals
In response to the economic impact from the events of 30 July, Vivas demanded concrete measures to restore confidence and reactivate activity. His requests included an update of the Special Economic and Fiscal Regime, improved communications, a push for Vocational Training and attraction of talent and investment. He also advocated cooperation between institutions and the business sector and supported promoting an agreement between the Chamber of Commerce of Ceuta and the rest of the Spanish chambers to generate new opportunities.
“Ceuta is wounded, but standing,” Juan Vivas said as he closed his speech.
Vivas also warned of the difficulties local companies face in maintaining operations and reiterated the need for institutional support to recover the pace of productive transformation begun in the city. The General Assembly held in Ceuta served as a forum to present these diagnoses and demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What loss figure did Juan Vivas present for the events of 30 July?
Juan Vivas said the accumulated losses equal 5% of Ceuta's annual GDP, with an approximate impact of €1 million per day.
What measures has Vivas requested to reactivate Ceuta's economy?
Vivas requested an update of the Special Economic and Fiscal Regime, improved communications, promotion of Vocational Training, attraction of talent and investment, and greater cooperation between institutions and businesses.
What role did Vivas assign to the online gaming sector in Ceuta?
Vivas said online gaming is part of the digital industry's growth and can be consolidated as a productive activity within Ceuta's economic transformation.
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