Many people in Spain believe the country's Socialist government offers too many benefits which discourage some from working. Does living off the State really pay off?
Conor Faulkner - conor.faulkner@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 25 May 2026 13:25 CET
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Spain's minimum wage has increased exponentially since the Socialists came to power, but so have benefits for vulnerable families who don't work. Photo: Bulat Khamitov/Pexels
Many people in Spain believe the country's Socialist government offers too many benefits which discourage some from working. Does living off the State really pay off?
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