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Spain Regularizes 500,000 Migrants Amid Immigration Debate

1/30/2026

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On January 27, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree to regularize over 500,000 undocumented migrants.
It allows five months of continuous residence before December 31, 2025 to qualify for a one-year permit.
The program aims to reduce undeclared work and improve labor conditions.
Podemos supports the measure, while the Popular Party criticizes it as rewarding illegal migration.
Applications are expected in April as Europe tightens immigration policies.

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Story summary

On January 27, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree to regularize over 500,000 undocumented migrants.
It allows five months of continuous residence before December 31, 2025 to qualify for a one-year permit.
The program aims to reduce undeclared work and improve labor conditions.
Podemos supports the measure, while the Popular Party criticizes it as rewarding illegal migration.
Applications are expected in April as Europe tightens immigration policies.