The European Commission opens proceedings against Spain for the regularization of immigrants

The European Commission is investigating Spain's mass regularization of immigrants, initiated by Pedro Sánchez, following a complaint from the Junts party. The complaint alleges that the decree violated EU laws by bypassing parliamentary approval and failing to notify the EU of its intentions. Junts argues that the decree allows immigrants to obtain residency without proper checks and does not require proof of Catalan language ties, which is a sensitive issue for the party. The Commission's inquiry could lead to infringement proceedings against Spain, as it assesses whether the decree complies with EU legislation. This scrutiny comes amid criticism from other EU leaders regarding Spain's immigration policies.