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News in English (USA) / 28.01.2026 / 03:00

Spain to Grant Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants

In a significant policy shift, Spain has announced plans to grant legal status to approximately half a million undocumented migrants. This unprecedented move aims to regularize the status of those lacking authorization to stay in the country, as Spain responds to ongoing migration challenges and seeks to counter rising far-right sentiments across Europe. The initiative is expected to start soon, marking a major step towards addressing the needs of irregular migrants in the country. By offering an extraordinary regularization process, Spain positions itself as a leader in migrant policy reform in contrast to more restrictive measures seen in other nations.
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