( CNN ) -- As Spain struggles with its economic problems , business owners such as Manuel Rodriguez are hoping the country 's new conservative government will push through pre-election promises for corporate tax breaks and cutting red tape . Popular Party leader Mariano Rajoy won last month 's election after telling voters the economy was his priority . Manuel Rodriguez , who heads a century-old family business , Guitarras Manuel Rodriguez and Sons , says he hopes the new leader is aggressive in implementing economic reforms . `` We need very drastic changes in Europe , '' Rodriguez says . His business , which manufactures Spanish classical guitars , has survived Spain 's recent economic pain while other competitors have had to close . Rodriguez believes his chances of surviving the tough climate are being dented by the country 's high business taxes and rigid labor laws . His company has a joint venture in China to make lower-priced guitars -- a deal which has helped increase sales globally by 10 % this year . However , his experience within the country leads him to ask : `` How can you compete with people in China working 60 hours a week and we are working 37 hours ? '' The business retains its premium guitars production in Spain , but now with fewer workers . In just a few years the workforce has dropped from 60 staff to 25 . Guitarras Manuel Rodriguez and Sons has not hired a new full-time employee in six years . Rodriguez wants to hire again -- Spain has 21.5 % unemployment , with 45 % among youth -- but says the country 's corporate regulations need to be overhauled to enable this . `` We need more freedom , [ the regulations are ] too tight , '' says Rodriguez . CNN 's Emily Smith contributed to this story .
Spanish business owners hope the new government will push through corporate tax breaks and cut red tape . Guitar manufacturer Manuel Rodriguez wants less regulation so he can start hiring again . The economy is still in a recession, but it has improved since last year.