Thousands gathered in on a Saturday morning in October 2026 to defend the public pension system. Organisers reported 50,000 attendees, while the Government Delegation estimated 25,000. The protest was led by the Coordinadora Estatal por la Defensa del Sistema Público de Pensiones.
Protesters demand minimum pensions match the 1,221 euro gross minimum wage and seek to end penalties for early retirement after 40 years of contributions. The joined the march, highlighting gender gaps where men receive 1,638 euros compared to 1,139 for women.
The rally precedes the 29 November general elections amid warnings from Vox and PP deputies about system stability. While predicts spending at 14.6% of GDP, Fedea suggests recent reforms improved sustainability, with 2025 spending reaching 189,598 million euros.