Spain Moves to Grant Legal Status to Half Million Undocumented Migrants

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On Tuesday, Spain launches its large-scale plan to regularise undocumented people, which could benefit "almost half a million people". This reform, which is back to the hardening of migration observed in several European countries, aims to support the national economy. Faced with the opposition of several right-wing parties, the government of Pedro Sánchez will adopt a "royal decree". - Spain will regularise "almost half a million" of undocument…

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In a letter addressed to Spanish nationals, Pedro Sanchez explained that this plan was "a necessity" in the face of the ageing of the Spanish population and to support the national economy.

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Half a million undocumented immigrants can get legal residency in Spain The law will apply to immigrants who live and work in the country without permission, and will allow them to apply for legal residency. The Social Democratic government estimates that around half a million people will be able to apply, but analysts believe the number could be higher. Think tank Funcas estimates that 840,000 immigrants are living illegally in Spain. Read als…

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In contrast to the tightening of migration policies adopted by most European countries, Spain is launching a broad regularization process for undocumented migrants on Tuesday. This could benefit "almost half a million people" and support the economy, Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced, AFP reports, quoted by Agerpres.