Spain's 2026 regularization initiative allows migrants in irregular situations to obtain legal residence and work authorization through specified procedures and eligibility criteria, with applications open until June 30, 2026.
Immigration in Spain has significantly countered the economic challenges posed by an aging population, but effective integration and productivity gains are crucial for maximizing its benefits.
Spain's government launches a landmark 2026 migrant amnesty granting legal status to 500,000 undocumented workers amid labor shortages and political debate.
Spain faces internal challenges with reactive immigration policies while the EU advances external border control, sparking debates over migration management and human rights.
Spain's government-approved migrant regularization will grant legal status to around 500,000 irregular migrants, sparking political debate and promising economic and social benefits.
The PP, led by Feijóo, strongly opposes Sánchez's immigration regularization, accusing the government of electoral manipulation and renewing xenophobic rhetoric, highlighted at the PPE summit.
Spain opposes new EU migration return policies by pursuing mass regularization of migrants, sparking political tensions within the EU and domestically.
Spain's government has approved a historic plan to regularize 500,000 immigrants as foreign employment hits record levels, highlighting migration's key role in the economy.
Spain's government launches an extraordinary 2026 program allowing undocumented migrants to apply for temporary residency, highlighting economic and social benefits amid contrasting global immigration policies.
Spain's government has launched a major extraordinary regularization program to legalize over 500,000 irregular immigrants by mid-2026, aiming to reduce illegal residency and expand access to social services.
Spain is set to legalize 500,000 irregular migrants through an extraordinary plan offering residence and work permits, bypassing parliamentary approval for swift implementation.
The Popular Party critiques the Sánchez government's immigration policy, advocates for stricter controls, and proposes its National Immigration Plan as a more effective and humane alternative.
Venezuelan professionals in Spain face a difficult choice about returning home amid potential regime change, balancing emotional ties with practical integration.
Spain is approaching 50 million residents by 2026, with Colombian immigrants nearly doubling in population to almost one million, driven by economic migration and contributing significantly to sectors like hospitality and construction.
The EU has approved new immigration reforms including deportation centers outside its territory, but Spain opposes key aspects such as reduced migrant solidarity quotas.
Spain strongly opposes the EU's new migration regulation that includes deportation centers outside the EU and expanded 'safe third country' rules, citing legal and human rights concerns.
Spain has become the second highest European country for asylum requests in 2024, reflecting its historical and ongoing role as a refuge for those fleeing persecution.
Spain's population is expected to exceed 50 million by 2026, primarily due to immigration, which is also driving robust economic growth and shaping future income projections.
Spain's population reaches a historic 49.4 million in 2025, driven primarily by a significant increase in foreign-born residents, with notable regional growth and demographic shifts.
Spain is grappling with a steep rise in overcrowded housing due to immigration and high rental costs, while regulators weigh mortgage limits to stabilize the housing market.
Spain faces polarized views on immigration and humanitarian efforts, with Vox criticizing government policies in Bilbao and a Madrid deputy advocating for Gaza humanitarian aid amid ongoing tensions.
Recent statistics show a significant rise in Spain's immigrant population without a corresponding increase in crime rates, challenging political claims linking the two.