Funds for Minors in the Canary Islands and Pressure on the Government
Today's news highlights the distribution of funds for the reception of minors in the Canary Islands and the complicated political situation of the Minister of the Interior. There are also reports on judicial victories for livestock farmers in Asturias and the suspension of regional regulations by the European Union.
The Minister for Youth and Children, Sira Rego, has announced in Lanzarote the creation of a new 35-million-euro fund destined for the care of migrant minors. However, out of this total amount, only 4 million euros have been allocated to the Canary Islands. This decision comes at a time of intense pressure on social services in the archipelago, which is facing a deficit in state funding to manage the reception of these minors.
In the political and judicial sphere, the position of the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has been compromised following the appearance of Mercedes González, director of the Civil Guard, who stated she was aware of information affecting the ministry. Furthermore, the National Court—the court responsible for cases of special significance—has ordered two high-ranking Civil Guard officials to testify as witnesses in an investigation into alleged irregularities related to complaints against prosecutors and judges.
In Asturias, three local livestock farmers have won a court case against the Government Delegation following protests held against Mercosur, a trade agreement between South American countries and the European Union. The farmers, who felt unfairly persecuted by the authorities, celebrated the judicial decision that validates their right to protest against the sanctions initially imposed.
On the other hand, public safety in Badalona made headlines after the arrest of a man who attempted to rob an elderly woman. The arrest was carried out by a bodyguard of the mayor, who witnessed the attempted robbery on a public street. The incident has reopened the local debate on crime and security in the municipality.
Finally, the Asturias regulation prohibiting the sale of energy drinks to minors under 16 has been suspended for at least three months. The European Union and Italy have pointed out that the text could violate European common market laws. Likewise, in the transport sector, Minister Óscar Puente has visited the Czech Republic to oversee the testing of new Renfe trains, as Spain currently lacks the necessary certified facilities to conduct these trials.
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