The Ministry of Migrations transfers to Social Security bodies (INSS, Treasury) the reception and registration of applications for authorization of residence in Spain. Previously, the Ministry managed them directly.

If you request residence in Spain, your application is now processed through Social Security offices instead of Migrations. It changes where you submit documents and who receives them. It comes into force on April 16, 2026.

The Government approves the distribution of compensation money to municipalities and provinces for the Middle East crisis. It sets the technical criteria for distribution (population, income, etc.).

Your municipality receives extraordinary funds but you won't know how much until it applies them. The resolution does not detail how much goes to each municipality, only the general distribution criteria.

The State opens a subsidy program for companies to search for minerals needed for renewables and clean technology. It wants to reduce European dependence on imports of strategic raw materials.

Mining companies can apply for public money to explore land with mining potential. It generates jobs in mining areas but increases risk of local environmental impact.