The Spanish government's Council of Ministers plans to approve the intern statute in a second reading, aimed at reducing the precarious working conditions that many students face during internships. The Ministry of Labor is taking a critical step to address the issues surrounding labor insecurity for interns, which has been a growing concern among students and advocacy groups. The upcoming approval is expected to occur on Tuesday, with government sources indicating confidence in this phase of the legislative process.

However, despite this progress, the proposed statute is expected to face a challenging path in Congress where it lacks sufficient support. Key opposition from right-wing parties, including the Popular Party (PP), Vox, and Junts, poses a significant hurdle as they previously rejected similar initiatives aimed at labor improvements, such as the proposed reduction of working hours. Moreover, uncertainties surrounding the support from typical coalition partners of the government further complicate the prospects of the statute's acceptance.

As the discussion unfolds, the implications of this legislative effort could influence the labor rights of interns in Spain. If passed, the statute could set a precedent for necessary reforms in the treatment of interns and might pave the way for better working conditions in the broader workforce. On the flip side, the potential rejection of this initiative may signal entrenched polarization in Spanish politics regarding labor policies and workers' rights, highlighting the challenges in modernizing labor laws in the current political landscape.