ARAGÓN

Vox has announced that it is now applying the so-called "national priority" in Aragón, under which it claims there will be no public aid for irregular migrants. The announcement came via social media, without detailing which subsidies are affected or through which administrative channel it will be implemented.

## Vox declares the measure already in force

Vox has announced that "national priority" is now in effect in **Aragón**. The party sums it up in one sentence: there will be no public aid for irregular migrants.

It announced it on social media, without any paperwork. It does not say which subsidies are affected, how much money is at stake, or through which administrative channel it plans to carry it out. It uses a derogatory term to refer to this aid.

## An announcement from inside the regional government

Since **2023**, Aragón has been led by **Jorge Azcón** of the PP, with Vox as a coalition partner.

This is not an opposition stunt. The person behind the announcement is part of the regional government, and much of social welfare policy is decided at the regional level.

## Without a published rule, the scope is unknown

Migrants' access to benefits depends on their administrative status and the type of aid. Some services are not conditional on legal status, such as urgent healthcare.

Any exclusion must fit within both state and regional law, and the fine print of the announcement has not arrived. For now, there is only a headline. If you have a specific legal question, it is best to consult a professional.