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Concern over Economic Impact of Immigrant Regularization on Public Services

The absence of a detailed economic assessment raises questions about the capacity of essential services to absorb the costs of new benefits.

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The mass regularization of immigrants in Spain has sparked concerns about its impact on public services and state expenditure, due to the lack of a detailed economic report quantifying associated costs.

The decision to regularize over a million people, as acknowledged by a Government minister, has highlighted worries about the sustainability of services such as healthcare, education, social services, and housing. These sectors are already under significant budgetary pressure, making it pertinent to question the existence of a comprehensive economic analysis detailing the cost of integrating these new beneficiaries into the system of benefits and services.
One of the central points of the debate is the Minimum Living Income, which currently costs over 20 billion euros. Obtaining the vulnerability certificate has become a milestone for those who have already achieved it, demonstrating the existing demand for this benefit.
The housing sector emerges as another significant challenge. Various experts and the Bank of Spain have warned about the imbalance between supply and demand. It is estimated that at least 700,000 homes are needed annually to cover the formation of new households. In large cities and their metropolitan areas, access to housing, both for rent and purchase, is increasingly difficult, which could exacerbate scarcity and price increases, potentially leading to social tension.
Furthermore, Spain is heading towards a fourth consecutive year without public budgets in 2026. It has been revealed that the Government spent over 75 billion euros in 2025 without parliamentary control, and that European funds have been allocated to pay pensions, the MLI, education, housing, and industry, totaling around 15 billion euros. Although the Government justifies this as surplus money, Brussels has requested explanations. The reduction of the public deficit by not deflating the IRPF tax rate is also questioned, a practice that generates distrust among economic operators.

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