The redistribution of migrant minors to relieve the pressure of the territories most stressed by their arrival (Canary Islands, Ceuta or Melilla) is one of those folders that seem forgotten in a drawer. On July 23, Popular Party (PP), Junts per Catalunya and Vox toppled the reform of article 35 of the immigration law after failing to reach an agreement with the Socialist Party.
Yes, an understanding was reached at the Sectoral Conference on Children so that the different autonomous communities would punctually welcome 400 minors – 300 from the Canary Islands and 100 from Ceuta – but not to establish an obligation in that sense. What the PSOE proposed and proposes in its reform is that when a region exceeds the 150% of its capacity and, therefore, shows signs of oversaturation, a redistribution of minors to other autonomies is carried out.
It is a measure with which he agrees Fernando ClavijoCanarian president. The leader of the Canarian Coalition has met with both the People’s Party ―it is worth remembering that his own vice president is popular-as with the Government. With both he has exhibited good tone. The lack of agreementTherefore, it is on the road between Moncloa and Génova. Government and opposition have not been able to reach an agreement. Junts, the third in discord, It doesn’t make things easier either. and has remained unchanged in the “no”.
However, the Executive remains confident. What’s more, no alternative is proposed for the distribution of migrants other than the reform of article 35 of the immigration law. This is what emerges from a written response to a question posed by Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) to which you have had access Public. ERC asks precisely about “the alternatives that the Government is considering in the face of the refusal of Junts, Vox and PP.” The answer is direct: “The Government remains committed [con la reforma] and hopes that it can be possible” and emphasizes that, for this, he needs the support of the Chamber.
Talks about reform they lowered their intensity Once the vote in Congress failed, but the truth is that some contacts have gradually become known. This same week, without going any further, a meeting was scheduled between the central government and the Canary Islands, which has not been held due to the DANA tragedy. Beyond the meeting that could not be held, Clavijo maintains that “political will” to reach an agreement.
“Competence of the autonomous communities”
In his written questions to the Government, Esquerra also asks him about how he plans to ensure that the rights of migrant minors are respected in stressed areas. The response of the Executive has not been liked by the Republican ranks. What they say from Moncloa is that “the competence relating to the protection of minors corresponds to the Autonomous Communities and Cities in which they reside, with the Public Entities for the Protection of minors being in charge of executing it”.
ERC sources, in conversation with Publicare surprised by the Government’s response “by not specifying how it intends to guarantee the rights of these children and young people who are already in a territory of the State waiting for overwhelmed institutions incapable of responding to the migration crisis. For the Republicans “there is no doubt” about whether or not these children should be welcomed: ” It is a question of commitment with human rights.” That is why, despite the fact that it is a regional competence, they insist that “all institutions“They must guarantee that these children “are cared for with guarantees.” “The Spanish Government must help and not abandon the autonomous communities to their fate.”
In the document sent by the Government to the party they lead in Congress Gabriel Rufian and Teresa Jorda It is recalled that on October 3, the Sectoral Conference on Children and Adolescents approved the specific territorial redistribution plan and it is specified that the set of actions will have the 35 million euros provided for in the latest General State Budgets for that area.
15 million are destined for the three main arrival territories of the African routes: six million for Canary Islandsfour and a half million for Ceuta and the same for Melilla. Furthermore, as Clavijo explained, the Executive promised the Canary Islands other 100 million of euros to face the consequences of the migration phenomenon.
The Government adds that these “financeable expenses” that are charged to the budget credit (those 35 million euros) include the immediate attention to migrant children; coverage for information actions, guidance and psychosocial support; socio-labor insertion or social inclusion or legal assistance.
However, in his response to Esquerra, he insists that the powers belong to the autonomous communities and, therefore, places the responsibility on them to ensure that the rights of young migrants are guaranteed. It is clear, in any case, that the Government trusts in carrying out the reform of the immigration law, for which it will need the support from PP or Junts.
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