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Spanish Police Warn Regularisation Plan Could Legalise Over One Million Migrants

Spanish Police Warn Regularisation Plan Could Legalise Over One Million Migrants

A leaked National Police report says Spain’s forthcoming extraordinary regularisation could grant status to up to 1.35 million people—more than double the government’s forecast. Officers warn of an “image of permissiveness” that may attract additional migration flows and overload border units, while business groups eye the measure as a tool to legalise large shadow-economy workforces.

Feb 17, 2026
Airports, Airlines Urge Emergency Review of Schengen Entry/Exit System Ahead of Spain’s Summer Rush

Airports, Airlines Urge Emergency Review of Schengen Entry/Exit System Ahead of Spain’s Summer Rush

Airport and airline associations have asked the EU to delay full biometric enforcement of the Schengen Entry/Exit System until after October, warning that Spain could see four-hour passport-control queues when 100 percent registration starts in April. Companies should prepare travellers for longer processing times and potential schedule disruptions.

Feb 17, 2026
Renfe Restores Catalonia Commuter Trains—but 200 Slow-Speed Zones Keep Service Limping

Renfe Restores Catalonia Commuter Trains—but 200 Slow-Speed Zones Keep Service Limping

Renfe has reopened most Rodalies commuter lines after storm damage, yet 200 slow-speed sections mean reduced frequencies and bus substitutions across Catalonia. Full normality is forecast for April, leaving employers and business travellers to manage weeks of extended journey times.

Feb 17, 2026

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