Spain bucks European trend with mass amnesty of migrants

Spain is implementing a mass amnesty for undocumented immigrants, bucking the tightening immigration stance across much of Europe. According to France 24, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialist government is using the amnesty to address labor shortages and support economic growth. However, the policy has drawn sharp criticism from the far right and lacks universal support within Spain. The initiative highlights a growing divide among European nations over how to balance immigration policy with economic priorities.

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