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Spain Just Granted Half a Million Illegal Immigrants Residency
Fronts Staff • February 3, 2026
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About this briefing
Spain just legalized up to 800,000 undocumented migrants. Is it economic necessity, political gamble, or moral crusade? Inside Pedro Sánchez’s high-stakes bet reshaping Spain—and Europe’s immigration debate.
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