Castilla y León: national priority and zero euros for unaccompanied minors in PP-Vox deal
The PP-Vox agreement in Castilla y León, Spain, includes national priority and zero funding for migrant minors and immigration NGOs. Pollán gets the vice-presidency and Vox two departments.
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Castilla y León: national priority and zero euros for unaccompanied minors in the PP-Vox deal
The government deal between PP and Vox in Castilla y León, Spain, was sealed this Tuesday after a week of express negotiations. The agreement includes a vice-presidency for Vox's candidate, Pollán, two regional departments for his party, a declaration of "national priority" and a commitment not to spend a single euro of public money on unaccompanied foreign minors (known as menas) or on the NGOs that manage illegal immigration. Vox's red line has prevailed.
According to OKDIARIO sources, the main sticking point was the definition of national priority, although the principle had already been agreed in advance. With this move, the new regional government becomes the first laboratory for Vox's migration theses in a mid-level administration.
The debate over where the saved public funds will go has not been long in coming. Some argue the money will be redirected towards subsidies for bullfighting and hunting – traditional activities in the region – while others see net savings if funding is cut for associations that, in their view, encourage irregular arrivals. Controversy is guaranteed.
What is clear is that the PP has accepted a programme that until a few months ago seemed unfeasible. The deal will be formally announced in Valladolid with the national leaderships of both parties in attendance.
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The government deal between PP and Vox in Castilla y León, Spain, was sealed this Tuesday after a week of express negotiations. The agreement includes a vice-presidency for Vox's candidate, Pollán, two regional departments for his party, a declaration of "national priority" and a commitment not to spend a single euro of public money on unaccompanied foreign minors (known as menas) or on the NGOs that manage illegal immigration. Vox's red line has prevailed.
According to OKDIARIO sources, the main sticking point was the definition of national priority, although the principle had already been agreed in advance. With this move, the new regional government becomes the first laboratory for Vox's migration theses in a mid-level administration.
The debate over where the saved public funds will go has not been long in coming. Some argue the money will be redirected towards subsidies for bullfighting and hunting – traditional activities in the region – while others see net savings if funding is cut for associations that, in their view, encourage irregular arrivals. Controversy is guaranteed.
What is clear is that the PP has accepted a programme that until a few months ago seemed unfeasible. The deal will be formally announced in Valladolid with the national leaderships of both parties in attendance.
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