# Social Security official marks 30-year career 21 October 2026 at 19:18 > Alfonso Muñoz highlights the scale of Spain's pension system as annual spending reaches 200,000 million euros ahead of the elections. **Alfonso Muñoz**, a veteran Social Security official, has marked over 30 years in the sector since passing his state administration examinations in 1991. Having specifically chosen a role at the **National Social Security Institute**, he remains a key figure today. The system currently manages an annual pension expenditure of approximately 200,000 million euros. This significant figure now represents one third of the **General State Budgets**, highlighting the immense scale of financial administration required by the state. As the number of pensioners continues to rise and a large generation approaches retirement age, the system faces growing pressure. These demographic shifts remain a critical focus for officials ahead of the general elections scheduled for 29 November. [#SocialSecurity]() [#Pensions]() [#SpainElections]() #PublicSpending [#Retirement]() ## Related news ## [Court upholds voting ban for 163,000 Spaniards]() 21 October 2026 at 16:27 ## [Spain prepares for general elections in November]() 21 October 2026 at 11:45 ## [Spain expands widow's pension for cohabiting parents]() 20 October 2026 at 09:21 ## [Spain's pension spending to hit €200bn by 2026]() 18 October 2026 at 18:48 ## [Spain proposes new progressive retirement scale]() 25 September 2026 at 16:07