SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 18 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Canary Islands Government’s President, Fernando Clavijo, mentioned on Thursday that there is still an opportunity to pass a law decree that enforces the transfer of migrant minors, so he views it positively that the central Government is considering this option that had been previously discarded.
Addressing the press, he noted that a period of slightly over ten days is unfolding, which will be crucial in giving a “final push” to the amendment of the immigration legislation, as there is a plenary session of Congress on Tuesday and July 30 marks the final Council of Ministers meeting of the month.
The president reiterated that the proposed law “represents a more gradual process” although it also permits a “more thorough” discussion, as requested by NGOs to offer a “comprehensive” solution for Spain, yet the decree enables action to commence in light of the current “crisis.”
Clavijo emphasised that this reform should not be perceived as a “political issue” but rather as a “humanitarian crisis” and therefore he appreciates the initiatives that have been occurring, including a sectoral meeting “where the autonomous communities did not show opposition” and subsequently the acceptance of the bill for processing.
“I believe we have moved forward and are in a position we never anticipated being in,” he remarked.
In this regard, he acknowledged being “hopeful” that the reform will prosper with “good intentions” from all parties, while underscoring the “political harmony” in the Canary Islands – except for Vox – in aiming to find a resolution. “I think we are in a much better situation now,” he concluded.
