Editorial: El Mundo

• The decree approved will allow the regularization of half a million people living in Spain.
• There is no alternative to immigration, it can only be decided whether it is legal or illegal.
• A rigorous and consensual management of immigration is needed.
• Migration constitutes a necessity for our growth and the sustainability of the Welfare State.
• A massive regularization could increase GDP and contributions despite a small drop in wages.
• The Executive has hardened the decree requiring immigrants to prove they do not have a criminal record.
• There are various challenges and doubts around the regularization process including potential legal appeals.

Conclusion: Spain needs an orderly and solidarity-compatible migration strategy.

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