16 APR 2026
Spain

Spain approves mass regularization of undocumented migrants

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 02:39 UTC · 1 source

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has approved one of the largest migrant regularization drives in recent European history, aiming to grant legal status to over 500,000 undocumented migrants. The move is a response to Spain's demographic challenges, including an ageing population and a shrinking workforce that risks economic slowdown. Among the key beneficiaries are an estimated 15,000 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, part of a larger Bangladeshi community of around 75,000 living in Spain.

Key Details
Total undocumented migrants targeted: Over 500,000
Estimated undocumented Bangladeshis: 15,000
Total Bangladeshi community in Spain: ~75,000
Sources
TGResonant News 📰view20h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 02:39 UTC · First reported: 20h ago