The spokesperson for the Popular Parliamentary Group of the Canary Islands, Luz Reverón, has expressed her concern following a meeting with the President of the Canary Islands Government, Fernando Clavijo, and the Vice-President, Manuel Domínguez, along with representatives from all parliamentary political formations. The purpose was to address two critical issues affecting the Archipelago: the future system of autonomous financing and debt relief.
Reverón recalled that during the last full session of the Canary Islands Parliament, the Popular Group voiced its apprehension regarding the proposal for a unique financing model for Catalonia. Although specific details remain unconfirmed, the regional Finance Minister, Matilde Asian, has indicated that this could have negative consequences for the islands.
“This will directly affect all Canarians, especially in terms of providing for our essential public services and our welfare society,” Reverón stated during her address to the media.
Concerns Over Debt Relief
Regarding the debt relief amounting to over €83 billion for the autonomous communities, approved this Tuesday in the Council of Ministers, the Popular Party has condemned what they deem a lack of fairness in this approach, as the Spanish government appears to yield to Catalan independence proponents once again.
“Those of us who have been responsible are being punished, while those who have not are being rewarded,” emphasised Luz Reverón. She warned that this measure could “dismantle the common fund for all Spaniards, undermine solidarity, and create inequalities,” leading to a scenario where there are “first-class Spaniards and, conversely, we become second-class Spaniards.”
A Call for Unity
The Popular spokesperson in the regional Parliament insists on the necessity for the Canary Islands to adopt a strong and unified stance against these decisions, citing a risk to equality between territories and citizens. “What is being proposed is that I do not pay the mortgage on my house, but rather my neighbour’s. This is unacceptable and will impoverish all Canarians,” concluded Reverón.
