Pedro Sánchez on Refugees

Pedro Sánchez has established a political stance centered on empathy and the economic benefits of migration, positioning Spain as a welcoming country in contrast to many European counterparts. He defended plans to regularize a significant number of undocumented migrants, arguing this group is already integrated into the social fabric, working in fields and caring for families. He explicitly asked critics, "When did empathy become something exceptional?" while asserting Spain chooses the path of “dignity, community and justice” for those residing within its borders.

His government's approach has been proactive, including calling for the early implementation of the recently adopted EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, particularly in response to arrivals in the Canary Islands. He linked this to the Atlantic route tragedy, stating that Spaniards are “children of migration” and must not become “parents of xenophobia,” emphasizing that effective management, not closure, is the key to national development and prosperity.