Socialist government
Coverage of Socialist government in the Nexus archive.
- Spanish immigration amnesty drew 1.2M applicants
A Spanish immigration amnesty program attracted 1.2 million applicants, double initial expectations. Spain maintains an open immigration policy in contrast to other European nations tightening borders, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arguing migration is economically vital for the aging population. The largest undocumented migrant groups are Latin American and Moroccan, while the hard-right Vox party has targeted Latino communities as a potential voting bloc.
- Bodies pile up at Venezuela’s morgues as state services break down
Venezuela's morgues are overwhelmed as state services collapse, and the Socialist government faces pressure due to a rising death toll from twin earthquakes.
- Spain bucks European trend with mass amnesty of migrants
Spain is conducting a mass amnesty for undocumented immigrants, a move that contrasts with the policies of its European neighbors. The Socialist government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, aims to use immigration to support economic growth, though the plan faces criticism, particularly from the far right.
- Pope visits Spain as Socialist government and the church present a united front
The Pope is set to visit Spain on June 4, 2026, with preparations ongoing at Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles. The Socialist government and the church are collaborating to present a united front during the visit.
- Spain throws open its doors to undocumented migrants: Huge queues continue to form after socialist government granted citizenship to 500,000 people
Spain's socialist government has granted citizenship to 500,000 undocumented migrants, leading to long queues at border checkpoints. The policy aims to regularize the status of migrants, but has raised questions about implementation and resource allocation.
- Spain throws open its doors to undocumented migrants: Huge queues continue to form after socialist government granted citizenship to 500,000 people
Spain's socialist government granted citizenship to 500,000 undocumented migrants, leading to large queues as people seek to access the new policy.
- Spain throws open its doors to undocumented migrants: Huge queues continue to form after socialist government granted citizenship to 500,000 people
Spain's socialist government has granted citizenship to 500,000 undocumented migrants, leading to large queues as the policy takes effect. The move aims to regularize the status of migrants in the country.
- Violence erupts between right and left-wing protesters in Spanish city days after socialist government approved plans to give 500,000 migrants legal status
Violence erupted between right and left-wing protesters in a Spanish city following the socialist government's approval of plans to grant legal status to 500,000 migrants.