Sánchez had a "rather tough confrontation" with Tusk in Brussels over mass regularization: "It is an ineffective policy, an excessive opening"

Pedro Sánchez and Donald Tusk clashed over Spain's immigration policy during the recent European Council meeting. Tusk criticized Spain's mass regularization approach, advocating for stricter measures supported by Poland, Italy, and Denmark. Despite Tusk's push for a strong document against Spain's policies, Sánchez vetoed it, leading to a minimal final agreement. Tusk noted that Poland's asylum rejection policies have gained traction among other European leaders, positioning Poland as a model for immigration control. The Spanish government described the meeting as satisfactory, with Sánchez defending Spain's immigration management and its positive outcomes.