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'FURIOUS' as 'panicked' Spain BEGS for help as '1 million' migrants to arrive
after amnesty
In
January 2026, Spain approved a royal decree to regularize undocumented migrants
already living and working in the country. This measure has sparked intense
debate within the European Union and internally within Spain.
The
"Amnesty" and the 1 Million Figure
Government
Estimate: The Spanish government officially estimates that roughly 500,000
undocumented migrants will receive legal status through this regularisation
process.
Internal
Leak: A leaked confidential report from Spain's National Centre for Immigration
and Borders (CNIF) suggests the number of eligible individuals could actually
be between 1 million and 1.35 million.
Eligibility:
To qualify, individuals must have been in Spain for at least five months before
December 31, 2025, and possess a clean criminal record. Applications are
expected to open in April 2026.
EU and
International Reaction
European
Union Debate: The European Parliament held a debate on February 11, 2026,
regarding the plan's implications for the Schengen area and overall EU
migration rules. While the European Commission acknowledges that regularization
is a national responsibility, it has cautioned Spain to ensure the move does
not compromise security or the integrity of the Schengen zone.
Contrasting
Policies: Spain’s approach stands in sharp contrast to other EU member states
that are currently tightening border controls or proposing offshore processing
centers—a policy Spain officially opposes.
Domestic
"Panic" and Criticism
Administrative
Strain: Police unions in Spain have warned of a possible "collapse"
in their ability to process such a high volume of applications.
Political
Backlash: The conservative People's Party (PP) and far-right Vox have
criticized the move, claiming it will create a "pull effect" that
encourages further irregular migration and "overwhelms" public
services.
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