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Spain overwhelmed by amnesty applications

Spain received 900,000 amnesty applications, far exceeding the 500,000 projection.

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The Spanish government has been overwhelmed by the response to its amnesty regulation for undocumented migrants, receiving around 900,000 applications instead of the projected 500,000. The regulation grants a one-year legal stay with a work permit and social security entitlement, aiming to curb illegal employment and boost the workforce. However, the opposition and the European Commission have criticized the measure, warning it may incentivize further illegal migration.
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