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Spain’s mass regularisation for 500,000 undocumented migrants is not extreme, unprecedented or opportunistic

As governments around the world tighten migration controls, Spain has taken a strikingly different path. In January 2026, the Spanish cabinet approved a decree opening a pathway to legal residency for hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants who already live in the country. At a time when deportations, detentions and…

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Why the rise of a new far-right party in Catalonia spells danger for the Spanish government

Catalan politics are now, it seems, a far cry from 2017’s infamous, unauthorised independence referendum. It was violently repressed by national police forces, led to widespread rioting, triggered a constitutional crisis in Spain, and saw leaders like Carles Puigdemont flee the country.

The Conversation

Catalonia’s Socialist president: tackling inequality can blunt separatist and far-right voices

In an interview, Salvador Illa tells of ‘pragmatic approach’ as he seeks to persuade voters about benefits of coexistence with Madrid

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Spanish PM Vows To Fight On As Corruption Scandal Grows

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is fighting to keep his job, as corruption allegations prompted the resignation of a close aide and sparked tension in his minority coalition.

International Business Times

Spain moves forward with a proposed law to shorten the working week to 37.5 hours

The bill to reduce the current workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours for over 12 million people will now be put to the Spanish parliament for approval.

Euronews

SNP and Catalan independence MPs meet to share knowledge and experiences

MEMBERS of Catalonia’s largest pro-independence party were welcomed by the SNP to Westminster – to compare notes on fighting “intransigence…

The National (Scotland)

Carles Puigdemont’s escape antics may look comic. But he is Spain’s version of Donald Trump

The former Catalan president staged a dramatic flight from Barcelona – but his charade could fuel extremism in the region and beyond, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

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Former Catalan president vanishes despite large-scale man-hunt

President Carles Puigdemont has not been arrested. He has fulfilled his duty, he appeared at the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, he gave a…

The National (Scotland)

Catalonia ex-leader Puigdemont returns to Spain despite arrest warrant

Puigdemont evades capture after addressing rally in Barcelona, triggering a frantic search by police to apprehend him.

Al Jazeera

What’s next for Catalonia after secessionists’ historic loss?

The seccesionists are down, but not out. And an amnesty law and government formation talks mean uncertainty is ahead.

Al Jazeera

Socialists Win Catalonia Election, Face Coalition Challenges

Spain's Socialist party wins Catalonia elections, reshaping political landscape. Illa seeks to form government amidst shifting alliances.

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Catalan parties face coalition talks after socialists fall short of majority

Socialist leader Salvador Illa hails ‘new era’ while Carles Puigdemont vows to try to form minority government

The Guardian - UK

Catalan election gives voters chance to leave ‘lost decade’, says Salvador Illa

Socialist frontrunner says region ready to unite, rather than focus on divisive politics that has plunged country into crisis

The Guardian - UK

Fugitive Catalan chief Puigdemont pledges to return to Spain if he can be restored to power

Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of the Spanish region of Catalonia who fled the country after a failed secession attempt six years ago, said Thursday that he will return to Spain if he has a viable chance to be restored as regional president following upcoming elections.

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Catalan leader hails ‘new stage’ in quest for independence after amnesty vote

Pere Aragonès says amnesty validated his decision to pursue political negotiations with Pedro Sánchez

France 24

Spanish lawmakers pass controversial amnesty bill for Catalan separatists

Spain’s Parliament approved on Thursday a controversial amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes — both proven and alleged — committed by Catalan separatists during a chaotic attempt to hold an independence referendum in the region six years ago.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish congress passes amnesty law for Catalan separatists

Passing of bill will come as relief for PM Pedro Sánchez, who has gambled his political future on the concession

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s PP leader shocks party by backing conditional pardon for Carles Puigdemont

U-turn ‘stupefies’ conservative party, which has condemned amnesty for those involved in Catalan independence push

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The Guardian - UK

Spanish parliament rejects amnesty bill for Catalan separatists

Narrow defeat by 179 votes to 171 is a blow for Pedro Sánchez and highlights fragility of his minority government

The Guardian - UK

EU investigates claims Catalan town council blocking immigrants’ access to basic services

Spanish government also looking into reports their applications to join municipal register in Ripoll held up

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Pedro Sánchez’s election deal to take power: it undermines democracy

In promising an amnesty to Catalan separatists in exchange for power, the prime minister has been accused of mounting a coup

The Guardian - UK

Pedro Sánchez is back … now Spain’s PM must make his daring gamble pay off

The socialist leader’s pact with separatist activists has returned him to power for now, but it’s a strategy fraught with political uncertainty

Al Jazeera

Large protests against Catalan amnesty deal in Madrid after PM sworn in

About 170,000 took to the streets, a day after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was sworn in for a second term.

The Independent UK

Spain's Pedro Sánchez beat the odds to stay prime minister. Now he must keep his government in power

Spanish Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez has pulled off his latest feat of political survival to get reelected as prime minister by a highly fragmented parliament

The Guardian - UK

What is the Catalan amnesty deal agreed by Pedro Sánchez?

Second term seems secure after controversial deal to win backing from pro-independence parties

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