Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez has urged mayors across the country to support the government's plan to regularize the status of hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, framing the initiative as part of a broader effort to promote integration and social cohesion.

The process, which began around two weeks ago, aims to legalize the status of nearly half a million foreign nationals already living in Spain. Snchez called on local authorities to actively back the measure, presenting it as a step toward what he described as normalization and inclusion.

He argued that recognizing both the rights and obligations of migrants would strengthen Spanish society and contribute to its economic and social development.

?We have begun a process of recognizing the rights and obligations of migrants who already live in Spain,? Snchez said, adding that the goal is to encourage integration and reinforce social stability.

The prime minister described migration as a source of diversity and economic dynamism, insisting that the policy would ultimately benefit the country by improving cohesion and long-term prosperity.

Alongside immigration policy, Snchez also defended his government's approach to housing market regulation. He reiterated that state intervention is intended to stabilize rental prices and improve affordability for residents.

He said that in areas where regulations have been introduced, rents have shown signs of decline over the past two years, presenting this as evidence that intervention can produce results.

However, official data from real estate platforms indicates that rental prices across Spain still rose by 8.5 percent on an annual basis by the end of 2025, highlighting continued pressure in the housing market despite government measures.