Spain reached a historic 22.3 million Social Security affiliates in May, adding 232,000 jobs — the second-best May ever — with foreign workers accounting for half of the growth. In parallel, the government's mass regularization of immigrants has already brought 20,000 previously undeclared jobs (empleos en 'b') into the formal economy, according to Funcas, ahead of the June 30 application deadline.
Eurozone inflation hit 3.2% in May, the highest since September 2023, as energy prices surged 10.9% due to the Middle East conflict. The ECB meets June 11 to decide on rates, with growing pressure for a hike to combat persistent price rises.
The European Commission has formally asked nine EU countries, including France, Germany, and Italy, to lift internal border controls that are undermining the Schengen area's freedom of movement. The request comes as Spain proceeds with its regularization of 500,000 undocumented immigrants, which far-right leaders have denounced as an 'invasion'.
The Ministry of Housing will release an initial €800 million to Spain's autonomous communities in July to implement the 2026-2030 State Housing Plan, which has a total budget of €7 billion. Andalusia, Madrid, Catalonia, and the Valencian Community receive the most funding. The plan aims to expand public housing, boost renovation, and help vulnerable groups access housing.
The deadline to submit the 2025 income tax return (IRPF) is June 30, 2026. Taxpayers who miss the deadline face penalties. The campaign started April 8, and since April 29, phone filing is also available. File online via the Agencia Tributaria (Spanish Tax Agency) website.
The Council of Ministers approved the new Estatuto Marco (framework statute) for health professionals, updating the 2003 law, despite ongoing intermittent strikes by doctors since February. Nurses' unions support the reform, but medical associations threaten to escalate with a general strike after summer.
The Ministry of Labour advised teleworking from June 6–12 in areas affected by Pope Leo XIV's visit to Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife. The recommendation aims to reduce unnecessary travel and ensure worker safety during the expected mobility disruptions.
Lyme disease cases are increasing steadily in Spain, but public awareness remains low. Dr. José Barberán, head of Internal Medicine at HM Montepríncipe Hospital, explains how to prevent tick bites and recognize early symptoms to avoid late diagnosis, which often occurs when the infection has already progressed.
Fixed-rate mortgages are making a comeback as interest rates rise, offering payment predictability. This article lists the ten cheapest fixed-rate options currently available, along with the typical conditions banks require, such as payroll direct debits, insurance, or investment fund contributions to secure the best rates.
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