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Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms

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2026-10-23 06:05 UTC → 2026-10-27 05:51 UTC · added removed

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 rate (CPI) recorded between December 2025 and November 2026. Additionally, the Intergenerational Equity Mechanism (MEI) is set to increase to 1% of the contribution base on January 1, 2027, split between employers (0.83%) and workers (0.17%). Structural changes to retirement ages will also take effect in 2027. The standard retirement age will rise to 67 for individuals with fewer than 38.5 years of contributions, while those with longer histories may still retire at 65 without reductions. To support labor market extension, Real Decreto 416/2026 allows retirees to return to the workforce combine benefits with employment. Under these rules, part-time or as self-employed individuals. Furthermore, Royal Decree 402/2025 established workers (33% to 80% of a framework for professional drivers standard workday) can receive a portion of their pension alongside their salary, with potential increases of 15% to request retirement age reduction coefficients. 25% depending on hours worked. Retirees may also recover 100% of their pension once such employment concludes. Recent legislative efforts focus on eliminating pension penalties. The Spanish Congress has admitted for processing a proposal to remove reduction coefficients for workers with 40 or more years of contributions, a measure that could retroactively affect approximately 900,000 retirees. Officials have noted that these coefficients can currently decrease Currently, approximately 95,499 retirees who accessed pensions by up early and have over 40 years of contributions are receiving a Social Security improvement supplement to 30%. correct previous penalties. Social reforms via royal decree-law aim to expand benefits. The Council of Ministers has approved measures granting widowhood pension rights to common-law couples with children who can prove two years of cohabitation. New protections Other proposed measures include full salary coverage for women allowing employees on long-term sick leave due to menopause-associated pathologies, increased extraordinary pensions for victims of terrorism, cancer to reintegrate progressively into their jobs and enhanced support for allowing both parents caring for minors with serious illnesses. Additionally, Royal Decree 739/2026 will recognize prior years of service for professional athletes and religious ministers a seriously ill child to correct gaps in social protection. simultaneously receive public benefits.

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  1. 2026-10-27 05:51 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  2. 2026-10-23 06:05 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  3. 2026-10-21 00:52 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  4. 2026-10-20 07:51 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  5. 2026-10-18 23:18 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  6. 2026-10-17 22:43 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  7. 2026-10-17 02:01 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  8. 2026-10-16 05:52 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  9. 2026-10-12 06:45 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  10. 2026-10-10 05:27 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  11. 2026-10-07 20:08 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  12. 2026-10-04 10:53 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  13. 2026-09-23 08:14 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  14. 2026-09-22 14:55 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  15. 2026-09-18 13:55 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  16. 2026-08-31 19:16 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  17. 2026-08-31 05:53 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  18. 2026-08-28 07:38 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  19. 2026-08-25 11:45 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  20. 2026-08-20 10:16 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  21. 2026-08-15 11:31 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  22. 2026-08-11 05:58 UTC Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms
  23. 2026-08-03 11:55 UTC Spain social welfare reforms
  24. 2026-08-01 06:53 UTC Spain ageing reforms: disability, early retirement & care
  25. 2026-07-31 09:41 UTC Spain ageing reforms: disability, early retirement & care
  26. 2026-07-28 15:32 UTC Spain ageing reforms: pensions, disability & social spending
  27. 2026-07-26 05:49 UTC Spain ageing reforms: pensions, disability & social spending

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