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Thousands march in Madrid for higher pensions and protection against privatisation

News Desk25th October 202628th October 2026

25th October 202628th October 20261017

Thousands of pensioners and supporters marched through central Madrid on Saturday, demanding stronger guarantees for Spain’s public pension system and increases that keep pace with...

Spain widens pension rights for unmarried parents in new social protection package

News Desk21st October 202626th October 2026

21st October 202626th October 20261149

Spain has approved a package of welfare reforms extending survivor’s pensions to unmarried parents, introducing specific sick-leave protection for incapacitating menopause conditions and increasing support...

Spanish government backtracks on highly criticised self-employment contributions overhaul

News Desk21st October 202527th October 2025

21st October 202527th October 20252989

After a backlash from employers, trade unions and several parliamentary groups, Spain’s Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz (main image), has bowed...

Spain to debate granting residency to some 500,000 undocumented immigrants

News Desk10th April 202418th April 2024

10th April 202418th April 20246050

The Spanish Congress is to consider legislation that could grant residency and work permits to nearly half a million foreigners living in Spain without proper...

Unemployment in Spain reaches lowest March figure since 2008

News Desk2nd April 20248th April 2024

2nd April 20248th April 20242588

Unemployment in Spain decreased notably to hit its lowest figure for the month of March since 2008, data from the country’s Labour Ministry showed on...

Spain plans to reform Social Security contributions for self-employed

Steph Osborn14th May 202117th May 2021

14th May 202117th May 20216185

Spain’s ‘autónomo’ system is expected to change, as the government proposes an overhaul to the process under which self-employed workers pay social security contributions. The...

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