Vox party

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.

Pope Leo XIV urged Spain to improve migrant integration and criticized right-wing parties like Vox and the People’s Party for prioritizing national citizens over migrants. His speech aligned more with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s coalition government, which is legalizing half a million unauthorized migrants.

Spain's conservative People's Party won the Andalucían regional election but lost its absolute majority, relying on far-right Vox party for support. The socialists suffered an all-time low and Vox gained one additional seat. This outcome may lead to months of negotiations ahead of next year's general election.

Voters in Andalucía will cast ballots in an election that is likely to deliver a majority to the conservative People’s Party and defeat Pedro Sánchez’s socialists. The election serves as a barometer of wider electoral opinion and may reveal if the far-right Vox party's popularity is peaking. Conservatives are expected to keep their majority.

Spain's opposition conservatives (People’s Party) are reviving regional pacts with the far-right Vox party by adopting its hard-line immigration stance, aiming to challenge the socialist government ahead of the 2027 general election. This follows the collapse of five regional coalitions due to immigration disputes and contrasts with the government's plan to regularize status for 500,000 undocumented migrants.