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Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms

210 clusters · 375 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain pension reforms and retirement requirements to shift by 2027

Spain continues to refine its pension and social security systems through legislative and structural adjustments. As part of the 2027 reforms, pensions are expected to increase on January 1 based on the average inflation

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Ceuta migration crisis: legal rulings and health concerns

75 clusters · 1841 sources · last updated

Latest: Judge orders declassification of CNI reports on Ceuta migration crisis

The migration crisis in Ceuta has evolved into a complex security, political, and public health challenge. While the Spanish Army continues to investigate whether Moroccan military personnel used guerrilla tactics during

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Ceuta migration crisis: Legal action and administrative toll

12 clusters · 104 sources · last updated

Latest: Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas denounces migration crisis

The judicial investigation into the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta on July 30 and 31 has intensified. Key testimony from Gonzalo Sanz, former chief of staff for the Ceuta Government Delegate, corroborated that intelli

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Civil unrest and protests in Barcelona

3 clusters · 214 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain authorities investigate Blocus movement following Barcelona riots

Anti-establishment protests in Barcelona escalated into violence and looting, particularly in tourist-heavy shopping districts near Plaza de Catalunya. Masked demonstrators set more than 30 fires and vandalized or looted

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Spanish sovereignty and diplomacy in Ceuta and Melilla

12 clusters · 91 sources · last updated

Latest: Spanish police unions warn of security risks in Ceuta and Melilla

The Spanish monarchy’s engagement with the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla remains closely tied to diplomatic relations with Morocco. Tensions intensified following a mass migration event on July 30 and 31, w

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Spanish labor market and regulatory changes

14 clusters · 63 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain to increase minimum wage before November elections

The Spanish labor market is undergoing significant regulatory and structural shifts. Following the implementation of Real Decreto 723/2026 on October 5, 2026, new transparency rules have entered into force to transpose E

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Ceuta migration crisis: judicial, diplomatic, and political

26 clusters · 155 sources · last updated

Latest: Vox leaders outline policy priorities in Spain

The humanitarian and political crisis in Ceuta has escalated into a major national confrontation. Following the mass influx of approximately 80,000 migrants in late July, the People's Party (PP) and Vox have intensified

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Spanish RETA transition regulation dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: UPTA demands RETA transition pathway for 100,000 professionals

Professional organizations and unions in Spain are pressuring the government to approve regulations for the transition to the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA). The proposed regulations aim to allow profess

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Spanish political debate over labor and pension policies

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: PSOE defends Spanish pension increases and worker protections

The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) has engaged in political disputes with the People’s Party (PP) regarding economic protections. In the Region of Murcia, PSOE spokesperson Carmina Fernández criticized President

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Spain employment trends and structural labor market shifts

17 clusters · 227 sources · last updated

Latest: SEPE unemployment subsidy seizure and eligibility rules

Spain's labor market continues to experience seasonal volatility and structural shifts. In August 2026, national unemployment rose by 1.92% to 2,355,918 seekers as summer contracts concluded. Regional outcomes varied: An

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Migration management and jurisdictional disputes in Canary

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Canary Islands to advocate for border region influence in EU migration policy

Efforts to manage migration in the Canary Islands have faced legal and procedural hurdles. A recent report indicated that 541 unaccompanied migrant minors remained in the archipelago after transfer attempts to other Span

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