🔴 DIRECTO | Rueda de prensa del Consejo de Gobierno

Post-Council Government Appearance Overview

Introduction and Context

• The speaker welcomes attendees to a post-Council of Government appearance, accompanied by two government advisors: Loles López (Counselor for Social Inclusion, Youth, Families, and Equality) and Ramón Fernández Pacheco (Counselor for Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development). They clarify that the government remains active until May 17.

Legislative Measures Announced

• A decree concerning single-parent families has been approved alongside the Andalusian strategy for extensive livestock farming from 2026 to 2030. Additionally, measures under the Andalucía Actua plan include €50 million in aid aimed at supporting employment activities primarily for freelancers and SMEs.

Financial Allocations

• The government has allocated €5.7 million for repairs in Andalusian ports and mobilized an additional €15 million within the Agriculture Department's budget. This financial support aims to enhance local infrastructure and agricultural development.

Recognition of Single-Parent Families

Details of the Decree on Single-Parent Families

• The newly approved decree recognizes single-parent families in Andalusia, which number approximately 323,000 households (9.5% of total households). Loles López will provide further details on this initiative.

Definition and Requirements

• The decree defines a single-parent family as one where a parent is solely responsible for one or more children living with them financially dependent until age 26. It includes general categories (one child) and special categories (two or more children).

Application Process

• Applications for recognition must be submitted electronically through territorial delegations to streamline processes; responses from administration are required within three months with positive silence provisions ensuring automatic approval if no response is given within that timeframe.

Modifications to Large Family Decree

Changes in Renewal Process

• A significant modification allows large families to renew their status when their eldest child turns 21 years old until the youngest reaches 26 years old instead of requiring annual renewals after each child turns 21—this simplifies administrative procedures significantly.

Agricultural Strategy Announcement

Introduction of Extensive Livestock Farming Strategy

• Ramón Fernández Pacheco introduces the first Andalusian strategy focused on extensive livestock farming aimed at securing both present needs and future sustainability of this vital sector in rural areas—emphasizing its economic importance and environmental benefits.

Economic Impact

• Extensive livestock farming supports job creation, economic activity in rural communities, food quality production, environmental benefits, cultural heritage preservation, covering over three million hectares (34% of Andalusia’s territory), surpassing even iconic crops like olives in land area usage.

Overview of Extensive Livestock Farming in Andalucía

Importance and Scale of the Sector

• The extensive livestock sector in Andalucía comprises over 24,000 farms with more than 3.1 million heads of livestock, representing 51% of the region's total livestock population.

• Specific census data indicates that extensive sheep farming accounts for 16%, goats for 37%, pigs for 38%, and cattle for 9% of Spain's overall extensive livestock.

Challenges Facing the Sector

• Despite its significance, the sector faces major challenges including a notable decline in key species like sheep and goats over the past decade.

• Contributing factors include reduced profitability, lack of generational turnover, climate change impacts, and complex administrative processes requiring strategic intervention through planning and dialogue.

Strategic Response to Challenges

• A comprehensive strategy has been developed involving collaboration among various stakeholders: social agents, experts, and three government departments (Presidency, Sustainability, Agriculture).

• The approved strategy consists of 52 measures organized into five main areas aimed at enhancing competitiveness, recognizing environmental services provided by extensive farming, promoting product differentiation, fostering training and innovation (IMAs), digital transformation, and simplifying administration.

Financial Commitment to Strategy Implementation

• The first Andalusian strategy for extensive livestock will receive over €457 million until 2030 from European funds and regional government resources to bolster farm competitiveness.

• Key initiatives include establishing an Andalusian pact for extensive livestock farming, encouraging youth involvement for generational transition, modernizing farms, improving agricultural insurance (especially drought coverage), and enhancing pastoral education programs.

Environmental Contributions and Market Differentiation

• The strategy emphasizes recognizing the environmental services provided by extensive farming such as wildfire prevention through biomass reduction and biodiversity support. This positions agriculture as an ally to environmental sustainability.

• Plans also include studying market differentiation options for extensive livestock products to enhance consumer recognition of their added value while ensuring better profitability for farmers. Additionally noted is the alignment with international goals as declared by the United Nations regarding grasslands in 2026.

Government Support Measures Amidst Adverse Conditions

• In response to recent adverse weather events affecting agriculture (specifically referencing "Borrázca"), €15 million has been allocated to support direct aid compensating agro-industrial losses related to this event under Plan Andalucía-Axtúa.

• These subsidies target various sectors including olive oil mills and fruit processing centers affected by severe rainfall which has disrupted production chains leading to increased operational costs due to raw material shortages.

Agricultural Regulation and Financial Aid in Andalusia

Agricultural Tax Modifications

• The tax relief is limited to the 2026 fiscal year, but due to exceptional circumstances in agricultural operations, a modification is proposed to allow for deferred payments of the water usage fee for 2025.

Reservoir Capacity Update

• As of now, Andalusian reservoirs are at 87.61% capacity after gaining 49 cubic hectometers in the last week. This indicates a positive trend across all basins except for one that has seen a slight decrease.

Financial Aid Initiatives

• The government has approved aid totaling €50 million aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employed individuals affected by recent adverse weather conditions. Three lines of aid have been established:

• Line 1: €38 million for SMEs and self-employed.

• Line 2: €10 million specifically for those in the special agrarian system.

• Line 3: €2 million for businesses outside designated areas.

Application Details

• Self-employed individuals can receive up to €200 per month over ten months, totaling €2,000 each. Additionally, there is support of €3,500 per employee hired by these self-employed individuals. Applications are open until June 30th for Lines 1 and 2, with Line 3 extending until October 5th.

Emergency Repairs and Cultural Initiatives

• An emergency declaration has been made for repairs at various ports in Andalusia amounting to €5.7 million across several locations including Almería and Cádiz.

• A new strategy promoting bullfighting as a cultural heritage will be initiated with goals focused on sustainability and generational participation within this tradition.

Government Support Measures

Electoral Compensation Regulations

• A decree was approved regulating compensation for electoral board members ahead of upcoming elections on May 17th; allowances will increase to €70 for table presidents and members.

Sports Sponsorship Funding

• The Ministry of Sports has announced funding opportunities totaling €2 million aimed at promoting sports sponsorship among businesses, with minimum sponsorship amounts set at €500 and maximum limits reaching up to €15,000 for competitions involving athletes with disabilities.

Questions from the Public

Inquiry on Immigration Regularization

• Questions were raised regarding the central government's immigration regularization measures discussed during a recent council meeting; concerns about potential legal challenges from regional governments were highlighted as well as implications related to health service delays following an accident incident linked to local associations' complaints about response times.

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Discussion on Recent Regulatory Changes and Their Implications

Polarization and Political Responsibility

• The speaker emphasizes that the recent regulatory changes have led to polarization and division, which they aim to avoid. They refuse to engage in political debates surrounding these issues, especially in light of a tragic accident resulting in loss of life.

• Concerns are raised about potential negligence regarding railway maintenance and possible manipulation of evidence related to the investigation, indicating serious implications for public safety.

• A statement from a service chief highlights confusion over the removal of certain materials, suggesting troubling developments that may indicate attempts to evade accountability by officials like Mr. Puente.

Government's Position on Immigration Regulation

• The speaker notes that measures have already been taken at their level, including establishing a commissioner, while higher authorities will ultimately bear responsibility once investigations conclude.

• Questions arise regarding whether the Andalusian government should challenge the new regulations as other regions have done. The speaker reiterates their commitment to working for Andalucía without contributing to divisions or polarization.