New protection measures for single-parent and large families in Spain
11 Nov 2026Effective: 11 Nov 20261 views
Who is affected:
Single-parent families, large families, single parents and their children
Summary
The Government approves urgent measures to protect single-parent and large families, recognizing their specific needs and economic vulnerability.
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Royal Decree-Law 35/2026 establishes a reinforced protection framework for single-parent families, acknowledging their growing social weight (almost 1.95 million households in 2020) and greater exposure to poverty. The regulation connects single parenthood with gender inequality, given that women predominantly head the…
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Real Decreto-ley 35/2026, de 10 de noviembre, de medidas urgentes para el reconocimiento y protección a las familias monoparentales y otras medidas de apoyo a familias.
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