SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 22 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Minister for Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, expresses optimism that the Popular Party (PP) will vote in favour during the upcoming Plenary Session of the Congress of Deputies on the proposed reform of the Immigration Law for the obligatory reception of unaccompanied migrant minors by all autonomous communities.
In his statement to the press, the minister clarified that the bill, filed by the Governments of Spain and the Canary Islands, will be presented for review. This text “does not allow for any modifications” and not even “a single comma can be added”. Therefore, if the PP were to vote against it, it would contradict the stance of the Canary Islands Government, of which it is a part, making it completely out of place,” he emphasised.
Ángel Víctor Torres pointed out that any amendments or proposals from the PP cannot be incorporated into the text for tomorrow but can be considered during the parliamentary process if they wish to enhance the bill. “Voting in favour of this bill at the start of its journey would be the normal, logical, and coherent step if they truly aim to improve the text,” Torres added.
Torres mentioned that he had formally communicated over the weekend to the PP spokesperson in Congress, Miguel Tellado, their willingness to consider some of their suggestions, except for issues regarding bills – “as those entail nearly a year of processing” -, preventing minors of unknown age from travelling to other communities, or calling for the Conference of Presidents, as there will be two such conferences this year.
The minister extended his invitation to the PP and other groups to support the bill’s review tomorrow. “Those casting a negative vote will bear the responsibility for any failure,” Torres affirmed. He highlighted that this proposed solution is unprecedented and historic, fostering solidarity among all Spanish communities and alleviating the strain faced by the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla.
