One million migrants in Spain apply to regularise status in new scheme (australia) — The Guardian Australia
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One million migrants in Spain apply to regularise status in new scheme

One million migrants in Spain applied to regularise their status under a government scheme that ended on Tuesday. The socialist-led initiative attracted double the anticipated number of applicants, highlighting the need for immigration to boost the economy, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Critics argue it may overwhelm public services and raise concerns over demographic changes.

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Published 30 Jun 2026, 12:43 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 13:00 UTC

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