The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), on behalf of its members, the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the Alianza Evangélica Española (AEE), urged the Government of Spain to give effect to its commitments from the previous Universal Periodic Review cycle by allocating the necessary budgetary resources to ensure access to pensions for retired Protestant pastors. The WEA also welcomed Spain’s acceptance of recommendations promoting non-discrimination, including measures to protect religious minorities through legislative and policy adjustments.
The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council 60th session, during the adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) outcome of Spain, on 26 September 2025.