Spain Moves To Slash Working Week To 37.5 Hours

The reduction would affect around 12 million workers, notably in retailing, hospitality and agriculture (Credit: AFP)

Spain's minority leftist government on Tuesday approved a plan to reduce the working week to 37.5 hours in one of the world's fastest-growing developed economies.

But the measure faces an uphill battle in parliament and the misgivings of business leaders who fear it will stifle growth.