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What were some notable policies announced by Sánchez’s government in 2026?

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In 2026 Sánchez’s government announced a general amnesty for migrants living without authorization in Spain. He cited the migrants’ importance to the Spanish economy as a justification for this move. In March he pushed back against U.S. Pres. Donald Trump’s demand to use military bases in Spain to launch attacks on Iran.