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Spain Legalizes Undocumented Immigrants to Boost Workforce

2/17/2026

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Spain's center-left government announced a policy granting legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants.
The policy aims to bolster the workforce and address the country's low birthrate.
Borja Suárez Corujo, Spain's secretary of state for social security and pensions, said migration is necessary for societal progress.
Opposition parties, including the Popular Party and Vox, criticized the plan as risking strains on public services and national identity.

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Spain's center-left government announced a policy granting legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants.
The policy aims to bolster the workforce and address the country's low birthrate.
Borja Suárez Corujo, Spain's secretary of state for social security and pensions, said migration is necessary for societal progress.
Opposition parties, including the Popular Party and Vox, criticized the plan as risking strains on public services and national identity.