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After the 2008 financial crisis, which sent unemployment soaring to 25 percent, thousands of professionals left Spain for jobs abroad.
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After 2008 financial crisis which sent unemployment soaring to 25 percent thousands of professionals left Spain for jobs abroad
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Opinion
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{
    "event": "2008 financial crisis",
    "emigration": "Thousands of professionals",
    "unemployment_rate": "25 percent"
}
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History Economy Unemployment
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February 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM (6 months ago)

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Spain Is an Example to the World
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Spain is bucking Western trends by welcoming immigrants, enacting reforms to ease residency and work permits, and considering amnesty for undocumented immigrants. This is driven by economic needs, a history of emigration, and a fragmented national identity. The government emphasizes economic benefits and moral arguments for immigration.

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