October's inflation data put the average CPI figure used in the calculation at 3.47%, while the projected pension rise is around 4.5%. The final rate depends on November's CPI, due later this month.
Sixteen police and Guardia Civil representatives were removed by the UPR after a sit-in at the Interior Ministry. They began protesting at about 18:00, demanding risk-profession status and better retirement terms.
An estimated 25,000 people joined a Madrid march for public pensions. The rally came a month before the 29 November election, amid accusations that the right could open the way to partial privatisation.
Saturday-night unrest in Barcelona left more than 120 people injured, including at least 14 police officers. Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed Pedro Sánchez and pledged one million homes and tax cuts.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says he could govern with Vox if voters leave the PP short of a majority. He also pledges annual pension rises in line with inflation and wants to revisit abortion rules for under-16s.
Santiago Abascal urged voters in Ponferrada to distrust election polls and turn out on 29 November. He rejected claims Vox would privatise pensions, saying payments would continue whatever the cost.
At a rally in Ponferrada, Santiago Abascal said any sacrifices under a government involving Vox would fall on political parties and unions, along with groups receiving subsidies. He also said pensions would be paid.
The government plans to expand temporary-incapacity protection and several pension and family benefits before the 29 November election. It is also preparing an increase of about 5% in the minimum wage, while a CPI-linked pension rise is planned for after the vote.
At his first campaign rally since being named the PSOE’s candidate for 29 November, Sánchez praised his wife as about 3,000 people applauded.
Electoral authorities must receive coalition filings by midnight on Friday, 16 October. Podemos and Frente Amplio remain apart nationally despite agreeing to join forces in the Canary Islands.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says a PP government would protect the public pension system and raise payments in line with the CPI. He made the pledge during the campaign for Spain’s November 29 general election.
Ester Muñoz says Spain’s pension system risks collapse without reform. Alberto Núñez Feijóo pledges to protect it and raise benefits in line with inflation, but has yet to explain how he would fund that guarantee.
Spain’s government is racing to pass major social measures before the election. With control of the Boletín Oficial del Estado, Sánchez’s team is pursuing a major minimum-wage increase and weighing an early announcement on pensions, putting rivals on the spot.
Spain’s snap election on November 29 has cast doubt on pension increases for 2027. With no new budget and a caretaker government likely, retirees face legal and political hurdles over how their payments will be updated.
Spain’s pensioners can count on annual increases matching inflation, no matter who governs. The law locks in these adjustments, while any extra boosts above inflation still depend on political will and budget negotiations.
Spain has overhauled its pension rules, allowing retirees to work part-time or as self-employed workers while continuing to collect their pension. The changes offer more flexibility and new incentives.
A select group of Spanish pensioners now receive monthly payments exceeding 3000 euros, with the Minería del Carbón sector leading the way. September brought a record pension payout, highlighting stark differences across professions.
Spanish lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could reshape retirement for thousands: scrapping pension reductions for people with forty years of contributions. The plan puts the system’s costs and sustainability at the center of the debate.
Spain now pays out over 10.5 million pensions each month. Miners receive more than twice the national average, while new rules and later retirements reshape the system.
A Tarragona judge has paused a pension case to ask the Court of Justice of the European Union whether Spain’s rules unfairly penalize women. The dispute centers on a widow forced to choose between her retirement and survivor’s pension under a law affecting mostly women who divorced or separated before 2008.
Spanish pensioners could see their payments rise by more than 3 percent in 2027. With inflation running hot, the final increase will depend on price trends through November. Here’s what the latest numbers mean for retirees.
Basque retirees receive the largest pensions in Spain, topping the national average by more than 300 euros. But growth in Euskadi is now among the slowest, raising questions as the number of pensioners continues to rise.
Spanish employers and high earners are paying more into the pension system as a series of reforms take effect. The OECD describes Spain’s new payroll surcharges and solidarity quotas as part of a wider European effort to shore up pension finances.
Spain now pays social security contributions for people caring for dependent relatives at home. This allows thousands to protect their future pensions without paying out of pocket, but strict eligibility rules and exclusions apply.
Nearly a third of Spanish workers over 55 want to keep working after reaching retirement age. New data reveals rising demand for flexible employment and persistent age discrimination in the job market.
A Spanish police officer lost his disability pension after the INSS ruled him fit for duty, despite ongoing treatment for PTSD and depression. A judge has now reversed that decision, exposing the disconnect between medical evidence and administrative rulings.
Spanish pensioners living abroad must prove they are alive each September or risk having their payments suspended. The VIVESS app offers a digital way to complete the check, but missing the deadline could mean a sudden loss of income.
Choosing to retire just four months later can reduce permanent pension cuts from 21% to 11% for Spanish workers with long careers. The difference amounts to €200 more per month, making timing a critical financial decision for those considering early retirement.
A Spanish mechanic whose permanent disability claim was denied by the INSS has won a pension worth 55 percent of his regulatory base. A judge ruled that chronic hand and neck conditions made it impossible for him to continue working as a mechanic, exposing the gap between medical limitations and administrative decisions.
A Barcelona factory supervisor will receive more than 90,000 euros in backdated disability payments after the INSS lost its appeal for failing to pay during the legal process. The court’s decision highlights Spain’s strict rules on provisional pension payments.
Turning 55 does not guarantee a higher disability pension in Spain. The 20 percent increase depends on strict conditions, including not working and facing real barriers to new employment. Here is what actually determines who receives the higher payment.
Domingo García paid into Spain’s Social Security system for more than 46 years, yet his pension was permanently reduced when he retired early. His case has put a legal structure that penalizes long careers with irreversible cuts at the center of debate over fairness and reform.
From January 2027, Spain’s Social Security will increase the Intergenerational Equity Mechanism (MEI) to 1%, raising payroll deductions for employees and companies. Workers on the highest contribution bases could pay up to €104 annually, with further increases planned through 2029.
A 41-year-old former bus driver in Catalonia has secured a full disability pension after a court ruled that his psychiatric condition prevents him from holding any job. The decision highlights how Spanish law distinguishes between partial and absolute incapacity.
A 31-year-old hotel activity monitor in Benidorm has secured a €574 monthly disability pension after a court confirmed that her vision problems prevent her from safely performing her job. The ruling highlights how medical limitations can affect professional duties in Spain.
