Spain Seeks 90-Day Reciprocal Work-Visa Waiver With the UK
Pedro Sánchez Doubles Down on Pro-Immigration Line as Europe Turns Restrictive
Spain Sets April 2026 Deadline for Biometric ‘Digital Borders’ After Completing EES Soft-Launch
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Madrid Tables 90-Day Work-Visa Waiver Proposal With UK for Highly-Skilled Service Providers
Spain has formally offered the UK a bilateral deal that would let skilled technicians and executives work for up to 90 days without a visa, easing the post-Brexit burden on multinationals. Details on tax, social security and dependant rights remain under negotiation; implementation would require new UK legislation.
Spanish Police Dismantle €30 Million ‘Fake-Partnership’ Residence-Permit Ring
Forty-eight people have been arrested for engineering more than 300 sham domestic partnerships that generated €30 million in illegal fees. Authorities will review similar family-reunification files, so companies should expect tougher document checks and possible delays during 2026.
Catenary Failure Halts Four Rodalies Lines, Disrupting Morning Commute in Catalonia
A catenary fault shut down four Barcelona-area commuter rail lines on 12 December, causing major delays for local employees and air passengers. The incident highlights ongoing reliability issues on the Rodalies network and the need for corporate travel-disruption contingencies.