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CCOO Threatens Nationwide Transport Strike Over Driver Retirement Delay
Union CCOO has given the Spanish government an ultimatum: finalise promised early-retirement rules for drivers or face a general transport strike. The action could paralyse coach transfers, freight and some rail links—posing major headaches for tourist arrivals and employee mobility alike.
New Guide Highlights Family-Friendly Pathway Under Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa
A new Sesame Disk checklist spells out the 2026 documentation, income and timeline requirements for families seeking Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa. The guide is a practical resource for employers relocating remote staff with dependants and highlights cost, schooling and insurance factors that can derail applications.
Spain Launches Historic Regularisation, Offering Legal Status to 500,000 Long-Term Migrants
Spain has opened a five-month amnesty that could grant residence and work permits to around 500 000 undocumented migrants. The scheme is expected to widen the legal labour pool, boost tax revenues and reduce reputational risk for employers, but capacity constraints and political backlash pose challenges.
Municipal Backlogs over ‘Vulnerability’ Certificates Snarl Spain’s Regularisation Drive
Spain’s requirement that many applicants secure a municipal ‘vulnerability’ certificate before filing for legal status is creating long queues, system crashes and heavy reliance on NGOs. The delays threaten to slow hiring for the summer season and highlight coordination gaps between central and local governments.
Nepali Migrants Caught in Paperwork Limbo as Spain’s Amnesty Collides with Consular Rules
The Spanish Consulate in Kathmandu has halted the legalisation of Nepali public documents, preventing thousands of Nepali migrants in Spain from obtaining the criminal-record checks required for the new amnesty. Without a quick fix, many risk missing the five-month application window, exacerbating labour shortages in key sectors.
Opposition Partido Popular Brands Regularisation a ‘Criminal Magnet’, Urges Tougher Expulsion Rules
Spain’s main opposition party escalated its criticism of the amnesty, branding it a ‘gateway for crime’ and vowing to toughen expulsion rules. Although the rhetoric does not change current regulations, it underscores the political volatility surrounding immigration and could foreshadow tighter policies after the 2027 election.
Far-Right Vox Takes ‘National Priority’ Campaign to Canary Islands, Targeting Spain’s Amnesty
Vox staged an anti-amnesty rally in Lanzarote, demanding the repeal of Spain’s mass regularisation and tighter access to public services for undocumented migrants. The hard-line stance may sway regional politics and could indirectly affect labour mobility in the tourism-heavy Canary Islands.
Travel Advisory: Demonstration Planned in Central Barcelona Could Disrupt Access to Immigration Offices
A medium-risk protest around Plaça Universitat at midday on 26 April could block access to Barcelona’s nearby immigration offices. Employers assisting staff with regularisation paperwork should build in extra travel time and monitor police updates.