The relationship between the president of the Spanish employers' association Conpymes, José María Torres, and the Catalan Pimec, one of the founders of this organization, which was established in May 2021, is rapidly deteriorating. So much so that Pimec is considering promoting a split from this organization or achieving a change in the presidency, according to close sources. Torres, who headed the only candidacy for the presidency and renewal of the board in the electoral process that opened last October, has chosen to proclaim himself winner again during the organization's assembly held this Thursday in Madrid, with the majority of affiliated organizations against him.

Amidst heightened tensions between the Spanish government and Israel, the employers' association Conpymes, which represents small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will begin a trade mission to Israel this Sunday, in response to an invitation from the Israeli embassy and the Israel Export Institute, as reported by the association itself. The delegation will be headed by Conpymes President José María Torres and will last until the 27th of this month. Pimec, which is part of Conpymes, has distanced itself from this initiative. Sources from the Catalan employers' association maintain that they have their own structures and agendas regarding foreign relations and other activities.

Conpymes, of which the Catalan employers' association Pimec is a member, filed an administrative appeal against the Community of Madrid for granting subsidies "by finger-pointing." The complaint has already been admitted for processing by the High Court of Justice of Madrid, according to this organization, chaired by José María Torres.