Sánchez warns the government about the reception of migrant minors: "Anyone who does not comply with the law will face consequences."

PalmSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez asserted this Tuesday that the Balearic Islands will have to comply with the law regarding the reception of migrant minors from the Canary Islands and that, otherwise, "there will be consequences," although he did not specify what will happen to the autonomous communities that remain opposed to their distribution. After meeting with Felipe VI at the Marivent Palace, Sánchez defended the Spanish government's structured migration policy and emphasized that the number of migrants across the country has fallen by 27% in the last year, although he acknowledged that the trend in the Balearic Islands is upward. "It is true that the route affecting the islands is not decreasing. Our commitment is to make an effort with the countries of origin and trafficking to stop it."

"I have told the president that the law must be upheld," Sánchez continued, referring to Prohens' refusal to accept the 49 minors who are to be taken in by the Balearic Islands in the Spanish government's distribution. "The regional governments must comply with the law, and the chambers approved an amendment to the Immigration Law that has to do with solidarity," he continued, also recalling that "the Spanish government has provided resources" to address the reception. To close this issue, the head of the Spanish executive attacked the regional presidents of the People's Party (PP), who "make migration a matter of political confrontation."

No to joint management of airports

On the other hand, Sánchez has closed the door to joint management of the Balearic Islands' airports with the regional government, despite Prohens' repeated requests. "The law has been in force for many years, and Aena has regional coordination committees. We are open to strengthening these committees," he stated.

Regarding the housing emergency in the islands, the Spanish president stressed the need to intervene in a market that is currently failing to guarantee the right to housing. "This is the Housing Law, but some regional governments have a neoliberal approach while they see how the price increases are exorbitant. They say no for ideological reasons and cannot afford to continue as they are," he said.

I support the Attorney General of the State

Regarding the prosecution of the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz, who has been confirmed by the Supreme Court, Sánchez simply reiterated the support of the Spanish government. "The Council of Ministers has expressed its position: we support the prosecutor's action. We believe he is innocent and has the endorsement and support of the Spanish government," he stated.

On the other hand, Sánchez assured that there will be no executive crisis after the holidays. "The government is doing an extraordinary job at a very complex time. We have a lot of work and a long term ahead of us," he concluded.