SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 24 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has commended the government’s performance during the initial year of this term and emphasised that significant effort was required to address the challenges inherited from the Pact of the Flowers, characterised by a “lack of action”.
“We are not content with simply going along with the status quo; instead, we are working diligently to effect change,” stated Clavijo, citing efforts made in tackling issues such as the energy crisis, water scarcity, housing shortages, and advancements in healthcare, among others.
These comments were made in response to inquiries regarding the government’s actions in its first year, posed by the Canarian Nationalist Group leader, David Toledo, and the Socialist Group spokesperson, Sebastián Franquis, who described the past year as one of “inconsistencies, failures to deliver, cuts, and setbacks”.
David Toledo accused the PSOE of dishonesty when discussing their handling of healthcare, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and the creation of a fairer society. “It takes courage,” Toledo remarked, criticising the socialist spokesperson for “smirking every time his political contradictions are pointed out.” “It is not surprising given that the PSOE’s performance was a tasteless joke for Canarians who are bearing the brunt of their political mistakes,” he added.
In contrast, David Toledo commended the current Canary Islands government for having “accomplished more for the Canaries in its first year than the PSOE did in theirs.” Toledo specifically praised President Fernando Clavijo for effectively addressing various crises with decisive action.
The nationalist parliamentary group leader cited examples of effective governance, such as decrees on housing, regulations for holiday rentals, measures for La Palma’s reconstruction, progress in the previously unthinkable migration crisis a year ago, and dialogues with stakeholders for wealth redistribution and environmental protection.
David Toledo concluded his remarks by applauding the president “for exemplifying good practices, dialogue, and hard work in the face of baseless criticism from the opposition.”
