Tenerife Weekly
  • Home
  • About
  • El Diario
  • Diario de Avisos
  • El Dia
  • Europa Press
  • La Laguna
  • El Digital Sur
  • Atlantico
  • Press Releases
  • Essentials
  • Blog
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
  • El Diario
  • Diario de Avisos
  • El Dia
  • Europa Press
  • La Laguna
  • El Digital Sur
  • Atlantico
  • Press Releases
  • Essentials
  • Blog
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Tenerife Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Home Europa Press

Canary Islands Fire: A Call to Acknowledge Its Worth and History

October 19, 2024
in Europa Press
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0
Canary Islands Fire: A Call to Acknowledge Its Worth and History
3
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE 19 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The commissioner for the Economic and Fiscal Regime (REF) of the Canary Islands, José Ramón Barrera, has advocated for the Canarian jurisdiction in front of experts from the Basque Country and Navarra, underscoring that “the time has come to appreciate it and to bring an end to centuries of ignorance.”

As indicated by the regional government, this statement was made during a reflective day on the Basque, Navarrese, and Canarian jurisdictions, which took place at the Círculo de la Amistad XXII de Enero in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Barrera highlighted that he is collaborating closely with the Education and University departments of the Canary Islands Government “to ensure that our jurisdiction is included in all levels of public education.”

“It is time to appreciate it and to break away from this inertia of ignorance and indifference that we have lived with for five centuries,” he expressed.

When seeking to explain the apparent lack of interest from the public concerning the jurisdiction, in contrast to the enthusiasm the Concert generates among the Basques, Barrera admitted that “there are aspects we have not handled well.”

“I studied Economics at the University of La Laguna,” he recounted, “and I was not taught anything about the Economic and Fiscal Regime of the Canary Islands. I was fortunate to continue studying abroad, where one subject covered all special tax regimes, including the REF. “It is astonishing that such a gap exists.”

In this context, Rosa Dávila, the president of the Cabildo of Tenerife and former Minister of the Treasury, shared a similar experience. “I did not study it at university either. I believe that all university students, particularly those in Economics, should be familiar with it, and it is vital that we can offer an expert degree, a master’s degree, or a doctorate on our regime in the future,” she emphasised.

Rosa Dávila and José Ramón Barrera participated in a roundtable discussion alongside Txema Portillo, professor of Contemporary History at the University of the Basque Country, and Mikel Lizarraga, professor of Legal History at the Public University of Navarra, with moderation by Juan Luis Alayón, president of the Association of Tax Advisors of the Canary Islands.

While discussing methods to engage ordinary citizens with significant topics such as the economic regime, Txema Portillo paraphrased former president Adolfo Suárez.

“He suggested that what exists in public discourse had to be elevated to the level of law. I believe that for Canarian society to take an interest in its jurisdiction, namely understanding that it possesses its own system, it must be conveyed clearly while emphasising its advantages for everyday life. This applies equally to updating the REF and integrating it within the broader order of Spain and Europe. It needs to be clearly articulated why it would be beneficial,” he emphasised.

Mikel Lizarraga highlighted the importance of keeping jurisdictional discussions clear of political debate to facilitate societal acceptance.

“It is essential,” he remarked, “that it does not become embroiled in party politics and that its benefits are evident, fostering a unanimous sense of support. In Navarra, all political factions support maintaining the regional regime, which ensures there is no public disagreement on the matter.”

Regarding the necessity to distil the complexity of the REF into “clear and straightforward messages,” as Portillo indicated, Barrera urged professionals in the field to reflect critically on their approach.

As a tax expert, the commissioner conceded that “we professionals have not succeeded in making the REF comprehensible.” Additionally, he concurred with Mikel Lizarraga’s views, considering that “the Canarian population will feel no attachment until they perceive its direct benefits, akin to the situation in Navarra.”

Related Posts

Seized a yacht with cocaine about 50 miles south of the Canaries, recovering 25 kilograms of the drug.
Europa Press

Seized a yacht with cocaine about 50 miles south of the Canaries, recovering 25 kilograms of the drug.

July 7, 2025
Clavijo Brands it “Indecent” for Regions Not to Aid Young Migrants; Warns of Potential Prosecutor Involvement
Europa Press

Clavijo Brands it “Indecent” for Regions Not to Aid Young Migrants; Warns of Potential Prosecutor Involvement

June 26, 2025
Torres Shifts Responsibility for Material Purchases to SCS and Assures No Recordings of His Wrongdoing Will Emerge
Europa Press

Torres Shifts Responsibility for Material Purchases to SCS and Assures No Recordings of His Wrongdoing Will Emerge

June 23, 2025
No Result
View All Result

Click Image to Join Community

Tenerife Forum Community

Previous News

Seriously injured a motorcyclist after suffering a fall in Arona

Seriously injured a motorcyclist after suffering a fall in Arona

3 years ago
Five Arrested in La Laguna During Major Anti-Drug Operation at Grocery Store

Five Arrested in La Laguna During Major Anti-Drug Operation at Grocery Store

6 months ago
Santa Cruz hotels record 80% reservations for Carnival 2024

Santa Cruz hotels record 80% reservations for Carnival 2024

2 years ago
The year that King Kong captured all eyes in Tenerife

The year that King Kong captured all eyes in Tenerife

2 years ago
The sanctuary of abandoned animals

The sanctuary of abandoned animals

4 years ago
Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz Shut Down Due to Contamination with Sewage

Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz Shut Down Due to Contamination with Sewage

1 year ago
No Result
View All Result

News Highlights

The National Geographic Institute detects eleven minor tremors in under four hours in Tenerife.

The iconic Los Patos beach in Tenerife, closed for over a year with no plans to reopen.

A new group calls on the Canary Islands Government and the Tenerife Cabildo to halt Cuna del Alma due to the site’s significant archaeological value.

Belgian Tourists Evacuated by Helicopter Affected by Fatigue and Heat

Confirmed Opening: Starbucks Launches a New Store in Tenerife

Protest Scheduled for This Saturday Against the Cuna del Alma Mega Tourism Project Moves Venue

Trending News

San Benito Abad Regional Celebrations and Pilgrimage La Laguna 2025: Events for This Friday, 11th July
La Laguna

San Benito Abad Regional Celebrations and Pilgrimage La Laguna 2025: Events for This Friday, 11th July

by Admin
July 11, 2025
0

Religious Events Friday 11th July At 18:30, Liturgical Feast of St. Benedict Abbot, 2nd Day of the...

Santa Cruz Council outlines its plan for Las Teresitas on social media without mentioning the hotel, and users pass judgment.

Santa Cruz Council outlines its plan for Las Teresitas on social media without mentioning the hotel, and users pass judgment.

July 11, 2025
Jamie Oliver’s Favourite Canary Island: “Home to Innovative Chefs and World-Class Wineries”

Jamie Oliver’s Favourite Canary Island: “Home to Innovative Chefs and World-Class Wineries”

July 11, 2025
The National Geographic Institute detects eleven minor tremors in under four hours in Tenerife.

The National Geographic Institute detects eleven minor tremors in under four hours in Tenerife.

July 11, 2025
The iconic Los Patos beach in Tenerife, closed for over a year with no plans to reopen.

The iconic Los Patos beach in Tenerife, closed for over a year with no plans to reopen.

July 11, 2025
Tenerife Weekly

© 2025 Tenerife Weekly

Navigate Site

  • Tenerife Forum
  • Tenerife Travel Shop
  • Ask Tenerife
  • Guide
  • Adobe
  • Linkedin
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
  • El Diario
  • Diario de Avisos
  • El Dia
  • Europa Press
  • La Laguna
  • El Digital Sur
  • Atlantico
  • Press Releases
  • Essentials
  • Blog
  • Contact

© 2025 Tenerife Weekly