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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spanish Government has approved a new package of measures that combines a pension increase for 2026 with the extension of key social protection policies, reinforcing its commitment to protect purchasing power and support vulnerable groups. The decision was adopted by the Council of Ministers as part of broader efforts to respond to inflation and rising living costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The measures include pension revaluations in line with inflation and the continuation of the so-called \u201csocial shield\u201d, which covers protections against evictions, safeguards for essential utilities, and targeted aid for low-income households. Together, these actions aim to strengthen social cohesion and ensure economic stability for millions of residents across Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article and know more about the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.lamoncloa.gob.es\/lang\/en\/gobierno\/councilministers\/paginas\/2025\/20251223-council-press-conference.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cforeclosure<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cFurthermore, the suspension of evictions and foreclosures<\/strong> for vulnerable families without alternative housing is extended throughout 2026, as are the compensation payments from the affected landlord or property owner.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “unwavering<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cWith this measure, Saiz said, \u2018the government is fulfilling an unwavering <\/strong>commitment: to offer the more than 9.4 million pensioners in our country the certainty that if prices rise, their pensions will also rise to help them cover their daily expenses\u2019.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cpurchasing power<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cWe will continue to increase the purchasing power<\/strong> of citizens and, at the same time, we will continue to reduce the inequality gaps that still exist<\/em>.\u201d Use the word in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How do you think the pension increase will impact the daily lives of retirees in Spain?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. In what ways could the government\u2019s \u201csocial shield\u201d measures help families who struggle with housing and energy costs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why do you think the government chose to give early retirement options to firefighters and environmental agents? How could this affect public safety?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How could the combination of pension increases, social measures, and public transport improvements improve the overall quality of life for different groups in Spain?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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