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Spain Approves Historic Decree to Regularise Up to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants
Spain’s cabinet used a Royal Decree on 27 January 2026 to launch an extraordinary regularisation that could grant residence and work permits to roughly 500,000 undocumented migrants already in the country. Applicants must show at least five months’ presence before 31 December 2025 and have no criminal record. The measure, welcomed by business groups but criticised by the opposition, will give employers access to new legal talent and expand Spain’s formal labour pool.
Police Union Warns Immigration Offices Could Collapse Under New Regularisation Wave
Police union JUPOL cautions that Spain’s immigration offices lack the manpower and IT capacity to handle the surge of applications expected from the new mass-regularisation decree. Without emergency resources, the union predicts severe processing delays that could disrupt residence-card issuance for foreign workers and assignees.
Study Finds 840,000 People Living Irregularly in Spain as Air Arrivals Overtake Boat Crossings
A Funcas report published 27 January 2026 estimates that 840,000 people—mostly Latin Americans who arrived by air—are living in Spain without status. The study explains why irregular migration has surged and sets the backdrop for the government’s new mass-regularisation decree.
Iberia Launches Madrid–Fortaleza Service, Expanding Spain–Brazil Business Links
Iberia began non-stop flights from Madrid to Fortaleza on 19 January 2026, using an Airbus A321XLR. The service, Iberia’s third Brazilian destination, enhances connectivity for business travellers and supply chains between Spain and north-east Brazil.
Court Orders AENA to Reinstate Permanent Ambulance at Asturias Airport After Union Lawsuit
A labour court has ordered AENA to reinstall a 24-hour ambulance at Asturias Airport, ruling that its removal breached the operator’s own collective agreement and jeopardised passenger safety. The decision reassures business travellers and employers relying on the regional hub.