Spanish politician, Vox leader since 2014
Spain has launched a large-scale regularisation program offering a one-year, renewable residence permit to undocumented migrants who have spent at least five months in the country and have a clean criminal record. The measure aims to strengthen the economy and uphold human rights amid aging demographics. Initial applications exceed government expectations, with more than 900,000 received by mid-June and processing ongoing.
European headlines focus on Ceuta as thousands crossed from Morocco in late July. Spain centralises management, seeks urgent EU funding, and accelerates asylum processing. Tensions flare between residents, the government, and political parties over migrants in Ceuta.