The Spanish government has approved a pension increase for 2026 to reinforce protection for low-income groups. Contributory pensions will be revalued by 2.7%, maintaining their purchasing power. Minimum pensions will rise by around 7%, and non-contributory pensions by 11.4%. This measure will affect over 10.4 million pensioners currently paid by Social Security. On average, pensioners will receive an additional 570 euros per year. For those with a spouse, the minimum pension will increase from 1,127 to 1,255 euros. Widows' pensions with dependents will also rise by 11.4%. The increase will be automatically applied from the first payment of 2026 and is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the sustainability of the pension system in a context of accumulated inflation and progressive changes in retirement access.
