The debate on regional funding
The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sport and spokesperson for the Central Government, Pilar Alegría, has expressed the Government’s willingness to negotiate a new regional funding model. In a response to the president of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès, Alegría affirmed that the central government is open to improving the services citizens receive, always respecting the constitutional principle of territorial solidarity. This statement was made after Europa Press’ informative breakfast with the president of the Generalitat.
The importance of negotiation
Aragonès has highlighted the importance of a bilateral and one-to-one negotiation to reach an agreement on regional funding. Although he has acknowledged that a multilateral negotiation can be complicated, he has affirmed that he will defend Catalonia’s proposal in all relevant forums. Aragonès stressed that each autonomous community has its own needs and that it is important that each one’s interests are respected.
The role of the Popular Party
Minister Alegría has urged the Popular Party to abandon the systematic opposition and to present a proposal for regional funding. He recalled that the PP governs in the majority of autonomous communities and that it has the opportunity to propose a new financing model that benefits everyone. Alegría has asked the PP to stop blocking and delegitimizing the Central Government’s proposals and to contribute to the improvement of public services for citizens.
The importance of the word
In this debate about regional funding, it is important to use words with care and respect. Negotiations must be constructive and based on territorial solidarity. It is essential that all parties involved commit to finding solutions that benefit all citizens. The word is a powerful tool for the construction of a constructive dialogue and for the achievement of a fair and equitable agreement.
