Prohens defends expelling immigrants who commit serious crimes or are recidivists

PalmaThe president of the Balearic PP demands more police presence and tougher penalties during the Security Forum held in Inca, where she also accused Sánchez's government of leaving 1,000 National Police and Civil Guard positions unfilled in the Islands

The president of the PP of the Balearics, Marga Prohens, defended this Saturday the expulsion of immigrants who commit serious crimes or are repeat offenders. She did so during the closing of the Security Forum organized by the party in Inca, where she called for a "tough on crime" policy and accused Pedro Sánchez's Spanish government of not guaranteeing enough police personnel in the Islands.

"You cannot criminalize an entire group, but you also cannot allow those who come to commit crimes to believe they are unpunished," stated Prohens, according to a statement from the PP. The president also assured that "in the face of Sánchez's leniency, Feijóo's PP will restore order and guarantee safety on the streets."

During her speech, Prohens expressed the concern of neighbors, merchants, and families regarding insecurity and argued that the answer involves increasing police presence, providing officers with more resources, and passing laws that protect victims. In this regard, she highlighted the management of the Balearic Government to reinforce local police staff.

According to the figures she presented, this legislative term will end with 659 new local police officers: 334 have already joined, 223 have passed the latest selection process, and 98 correspond to the unified process. She also highlighted the future launch of the Security District, which will house the Balearic School of Public Security and will allow for the training of 200 local police officers each year.

In contrast, she reproached the central executive for keeping about 500 National Police positions and another 500 Civil Guard positions vacant in the Balearics. Prohens considered this situation "absolutely unacceptable," especially at a time she described as a migration crisis.

The president of the PP also defended the security proposals of Alberto Núñez Feijóo, which include a law against multi-recidivism, tougher penalties for repeat sexual offenders, and specific plans against organized crime, street violence, and cybercrime.

Furthermore, she has attacked the President of the Congress, Francina Armengol, whom she has accused of keeping the anti-squatting law promoted by the PP blocked. Prohens has assured that the regulation would allow for the eviction of illegal occupants of a home within 48 hours and has stated that, with Feijóo in the Moncloa, property owners would have more protection.

Marí warns of a 15% increase in crimes

At the same event, PP candidate for Congress José Vicente Marí denounced that crimes in the Balearic Islands have increased by 15% since 2018, according to the data he cited: from 73,600 in 2018 to 84,600 in 2025. Marí compared this trend with a population growth of 5.19% and attributed the increase to the security policies of the Sánchez government.

The candidate also insisted on the shortage of National Police and Civil Guard personnel and demanded better working conditions and measures to facilitate the ability of agents to reside in the Islands, in a context marked by the high cost of housing.

Marí further advocated for the unblocking of the anti-squatting law, the toughening of penalties for sexual crimes and the use of bladed weapons, a national security strategy, and a plan against cybercrime.

Both Prohens and Marí have linked their proposals to the general elections on November 29. The president of the Balearic PP asserted that the elections are an opportunity to put an end to Sánchez's policies and place security as a priority for the future Spanish government.