Spain’s new “pension in favour of relatives”: what foreign residents over 45 need to know in 2026
Expat Tips
Published: 10 February 2026 09:55 CET
From 2026, Spain’s Social Security system is actively promoting a way for people aged 45 and over to make regular monthly contributions toward a so‑called “pensión en favor de familiares” – a pension in favour of relatives. For foreign workers and long‑term residents who pay into...
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Vox surges as PSOE sinks in Aragón election, locking in a sharper rightward turn
Spain News
Published: 10 February 2026 09:41 CET
Aragón’s 2026 regional election has redrawn the political map to the right, with the conservative Partido Popular (PP) winning the most seats but...
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Government signs late-night deal to suspend Spain’s rail strike – but minority unions hold out
Spain News
Published: 10 February 2026 09:34 CET
Spain has moved to suspend a disruptive nationwide rail strike after the government reached a late-night agreement with major unions on a package of...
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Extra electricity protection in 2026: what changes for vulnerable households in Spain
Spain News
Published: 10 February 2026 09:23 CET
Spain’s Royal Decree-Law 2/2026 extends boosted social electricity discounts and bans disconnections of electricity, gas and water for vulnerable...
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Spain’s Plan to Ban Social Media for Under‑16s: How the New Rules Will Work
Spain News
Published: 09 February 2026 09:12 CET
Spain is moving ahead with one of the toughest social media policies in Europe: a nationwide ban on social platforms for children under 16. For...
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