SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE Jan. 13 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The representative for the Gomera Socialist Group Parliamentary Group (ASG), Casimiro Curbelo, asserted this Monday that “the Popular Party no longer possesses arguments or justifications to oppose the amendment of the Immigration Law” advocated by the central and Canarian governments.
Casimiro Curbelo declared that “the migration crisis is a reality” faced in the Canary Islands and cautioned that “the PP is bound to experience unparalleled political fallout” if it persists in its present stance.
Consequently, he urged his leaders to “concede and endorse the modification” of article 35 of the legislation.
In this context, he called upon the conservative party for rationality and consistency, demanding their support or abstention in the Congress of Deputies regarding the proposal to amend the regulation so that the guardianship of foreign minors is assumed by legal mandate by all autonomous communities.
He elaborated that the influx of migrants to the islands via cayucos and boats, along with the care of unaccompanied minors arriving on these vessels, is not an issue limited to the Canary Islands but requires a response as a matter of State and European Union policy.
The president of the Cabildo of La Gomera also reiterated the necessity for public officials from varied institutions to collaborate with practicality and with a focus on the citizens, as noted by ASG.
In this regard, he touched upon other issues such as aligning the training and qualifications of young Canarians with the requirements of the job market, aiming to address the gap that currently exists. He highlighted that one of the significant errors facing the islands is the lack of strategic planning, despite it being one of the essential tools accessible to local, island, and regional administrations.
Casimiro Curbelo advocated for increased decentralisation of the autonomous administration, ensuring that its headquarters are not solely confined to the capital islands, fostering a more equitable Canary Islands. He also referenced this when criticising the fact that salaries on the islands do not meet the minimum necessary for a decent living.
