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Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants, fortifying labor market and boosting economic growth.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants, fortifying labor market and boosting economic growth.

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Spain is set to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, countering the anti-immigration trend in Europe and aiming to reduce labor exploitation while supporting its welfare state.

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