# #LegalReform in the news

29 October 2026 at 16:20

> New rules for widow's pension access in Spain · Spain expands widow's pension for cohabiting parents · Spain to approve 700 new judge and prosecutor roles

[New rules for widow's pension access in Spain](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/new-rules-for-widow-s-pension-access-in-spain-e4b83ba2>)
*29 October 2026 at 16:20* - Real Decreto-ley 31/2026 simplifies pension claims for couples with children by removing the need for formal partnership registration.

[Spain expands widow's pension for cohabiting parents](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-expands-widow-s-pension-for-cohabiting-parents-bfc5f85e>)
*20 October 2026 at 09:21* - The Spanish government will approve a decree-law removing the marriage requirement for cohabiting couples with children to access pensions.

[Spain to approve 700 new judge and prosecutor roles](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-to-approve-700-new-judge-and-prosecutor-roles-1e72975d>)
*13 October 2026 at 13:36* - The Spanish Government will formalise the creation of 500 judge and 200 prosecutor positions today to strengthen the national legal system.