Spanish Senate backs creation of an Australian-style points-based visa system
Deadline passes for Spain’s ‘Grandchildren Law’ citizenship scheme
Government drafts decree to widen public healthcare access for non-resident foreigners
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Brussels threatens Spain with court action over ‘discriminatory’ second-home tax on non-residents
On 23 Oct 2025 the European Commission gave Spain two months to scrap or amend a property-tax rule that makes non-resident owners pay capital-gains tax up-front. Failure to comply could send Spain back to the EU’s top court and force large reimbursements to foreign homeowners.
Report: 400,000 immigrant-run businesses power Spain’s economy
A study released 23 Oct 2025 counts almost 400,000 self-employed foreigners in Spain, dispelling myths that migrants displace local labour. Immigrant entrepreneurs now account for 12 % of jobs, underlining the business case for streamlined visa and qualification-recognition procedures.
Foreign demand for Spanish property climbs despite tax headwinds
Notaries’ figures published 23 Oct 2025 reveal foreign buyers snapped up over 71,000 Spanish homes in H1 2025, a 2 % rise despite looming tax reforms. High demand is intensifying housing competition in Madrid and the islands, signalling higher relocation costs.