As EU tightens borders, Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 2, 2026 at 08:48 PM
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Spain will legalize the residency status of approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants currently living within the country. The decree, passed in February 2026 after years of campaigning, provides a legal pathway for residency. This decision by the Spanish government contrasts with the increasing anti-immigration policies seen in other European Union countries. The move aims to embrace Spain's existing migrant population. The Al Jazeera podcast "The Take" produced an episode exploring the reasons behind Spain's decision.
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