politics
январь 27, 2026
Spain plans mass regularization of migrants at Council of Ministers meeting
The Spanish government plans to give the green light this Tuesday, January 27, to an unprecedented measure: a royal decree that will allow the extraordinary regularization of approximately 500.000 migrants.
TL;DR
- Spanish government to approve decree for regularization of ~500,000 migrants.
- Measure supported by Podemos and civil society organizations.
- Aims to integrate informal economy, strengthen public pension system and social security.
- Combats structural racism and recognizes value of migrants already in society.
- Requires proof of residency before December 31, 2025, no criminal record, and minimum five months residency.
- Conservative opposition (PP) calls it "absurd," a distraction, and warns of overwhelmed public services.
- Far-right Vox party labels it a "replacement" and calls for repatriation.