Spain's Social Security registered a record 289,000 foreign workers in the past year, with a 9.4% annual increase in May. This surge coincides with a government regularization program, though officials and experts caution it's too early to definitively link the two phenomena.
The Supreme Court ruled that government employees cannot be denied pension for decades of service due to a lack of formal regularization, calling it an earned legal entitlement, not a discretionary benefit.
The Supreme Court ruled that temporary casual labourers in government departments are entitled to pensionary benefits upon superannuation, even if their jobs are not regularized. The court rejected the government's plea of financial burden, stating pension is an enforceable constitutional right and a deferred wage.
Article debunks common myths about immigrant regularization in Spain, citing scientific studies to refute claims of 'pull effect,' threats to EU, competition with natives for jobs, and violations of EU law.
Spain's government has received 549,546 requests for an extraordinary immigration regularization process, admitting 91,905 so far. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a temporary suspension requested by the Community of Madrid and Vox, who cite potential impacts on public services, while the State Attorney's office opposes the suspension.
The Spanish government has received 549,596 requests for migrant regularization by May 21, exceeding expectations. Of these, 91,505 have been admitted for processing, with over 460,000 pending review. This measure is being challenged in court by various entities.
