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Spain already regularized over half a million undocumented migrants in 2005. Here’s what happened to its economy

by The Conversation February 5, 2026

written by The Conversation February 5, 2026

By Joan Monras With an upcoming amnesty for an estimated half a million undocumented workers, Spain is charting its own course on immigration policy, while also reinforcing its dependence on migrants to fuel economic growth. “We are strengthening a migration model based on human rights, integration ...

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Spain already regularized over half a million undocumented migrants in 2005. Here’s what happened to its economy

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