A New Approach to Foreigners Law
Fernando Clavijo, president of the Canary Islands government, has proposed a significant revision of the immigration law, suggesting that a decree law would be the most effective strategy to achieve the necessary changes. In a recent appearance before the media, Clavijo emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue, stressing that the most important thing is to advance the reform.
Key Meeting with the Central Government
The Canarian leader will meet with the president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, next August 23 in La Palma. This meeting is expected to be a crucial moment to discuss not only the increase in migrant arrivals, but also relevant issues for the Canaries, such as the general budgets for 2025.
The Migratory Context
With reference to the migration issue, Clavijo has expressed the need for collaboration between the State Administration and the autonomous communities. He pointed out that while communities bear responsibility for migrant children, the central government also has a role to play in this situation.
Necessary Reforms and Associated Expenses
The important thing, according to Clavijo, is to implement an effective modification of the immigration law. In addition, he emphasized the health costs associated with migration, which have recently been estimated at around 30 million euros, as well as the need for cooperation policies with African countries.
A Collective Solution
Regarding the recent proposal of the Popular Party to increase the presence of security forces at the borders, Clavijo indicated that the solution to the migration challenge must be based on a consensus between the different parties involved. He expressed his opinion that only through a unanimous agreement can an effective and sustainable response to this problem be found.