Valverde (El Hierro), 22 (Europa Press)
The Canarian Coalition (CC) and members of the Independent Herreña Group (AHI) have celebrated the “tune” and “set” work of both organisations this Saturday in El Hierro, with a focus on “strengthening nationalism” in the islands from a global perspective while also recognising the “individual characteristics” of each.
The National Secretary of the Canarian Coalition (CC), Fernando Clavijo, acknowledged “the role” of Canarian nationalism in confronting the “significant challenges” facing the Canary Islands, highlighting legislative measures that govern the treatment of unaccompanied minors, initiatives for the reconstruction of the palm, and the provision of free land transport.
The leader of the Canarian nationalists continued today in El Hierro with a series of meetings across the islands ahead of the national co-manager event that CC will hold in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in two weeks, as the party outlined in a press release.
“This will be a meeting where we will deliberate on a national project enabling all islands to progress together,” stated the current president of the Canarian government and CC leader.
Clavijo highlighted “the significance” that policies addressing demographic challenges will play in discussions where “we will talk about the Canary Islands today and the future we aspire to,” which is one that “commits to sustainable development, accompanied by social, economic, and environmental equity.”
He further emphasised, “the principle that we are both an island and a nation”, respecting “the identity and uniqueness of each island and with a vision to construct a better Canary Islands from all eight islands.”
He also remarked on the forthcoming nationalist assembly as “a Congress of maturity after everyone united to challenge the Canarian Coalition and, on this island, to achieve that goal.”
Congress open to nationalist constituents
In an effort by CC to involve the nationalist base in its national congress, the president of the Independent Herreña Group, Javier Armas, acknowledged that the groups are “essentially in agreement on virtually all the work being done and on philosophical grounds,” particularly regarding “identity and population-related matters.”
Moreover, Armas concurred on the importance of “enhancing nationalism throughout all islands from a comprehensive perspective, while also recognising the unique traits of each island.”
During the meeting, the National Secretary of Organisation of CC, David Toledo, outlined the preparations ahead of the VIII National Congress, where representatives from the Independent Herreña Group will be present as guests.
He also underscored the “alignment and cooperative efforts” between the Canarian Coalition and the Independent Herreña Group in shaping “an island project and a national initiative,” a task that he said will be defined on April 5 and 6 when CC’s National Congress takes place.
According to the party, at this event, nationalists will deliberate on three presentations focusing on policies aimed at enhancing the sustainability of the Canary Islands, the Canarian national identity, and the Canarian place within the State and Europe, as well as a third presentation concerning the statutes of the Canarian Obedience Organisation.
Coalition Canaria has initiated the countdown towards its VIII National Congress, scheduled for April 5 and 6 at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium in the capital of Gran Canaria, where 329 delegates from all islands and representatives of the nationalist organisation abroad will convene.
