Spain is set to roll out a new immigration policy to regularize and integrate approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants. This new move has taken center stage in high-level discussions between Ghana and Spain, highlighting a shift toward more structured and inclusive migration cooperation.
The development featured prominently during bilateral talks held recently in Barcelona between Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares Bueno.
The policy, which will be implemented between April and June 2026, is driven by increasing demand for workers in key sectors of Spain’s economy, including agriculture, construction and caregiving, where labor shortages have persisted.
By formalizing the status of undocumented migrants already contributing to the economy, Spanish authorities aim to strengthen workforce participation, improve tax compliance and enhance social protection systems.
Ghana commended the initiative, describing it as a forward-looking and mutually beneficial approach that promotes dignity, inclusion and economic participation while creating opportunities for skills development and increased remittance flows.
The Ghanaian foreign minister noted that the policy offers a practical pathway for many young migrants, including Ghanaian, to transition into legal employment while contributing meaningfully to both economies.
In response, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has outlined measures to support its nationals seeking to benefit from the program, particularly by facilitating access to required documentation, including proof of a clean criminal record.
Beyond migration, both countries agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime security and to advance discussions on formal labor mobility agreements aimed at creating structured and legal employment pathways.
The talks also reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ghana and Spain to promoting global peace and multilateral cooperation, reflecting the broader strength of bilateral relations between the two countries.
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