Relations between the Government of the Canary Islands and the State are currently harmonious, as evidenced by sectoral meetings and the progress of negotiations on the Canary Islands decree, promoted by Fernando Clavijo's Executive. The archipelago has insisted on the approval of 35 structural socioeconomic and compensation measures.
Although the State had not taken significant steps until recently, recent meetings have improved the climate of dialogue. The regional government is confident that the package of measures will be approved before the end of the term, although its final approval may depend on the feasibility of the General State Budgets proposed by Pedro Sánchez.
Both the Canary Agenda, signed between CC and PSOE, and the Canary Islands decree are currently in the hands of the Ministry of Finance, headed by Arcadi España. The spokesperson for the regional executive, Alfonso Cabello, has highlighted the importance of responsibility and dialogue to defend the islands' priority issues.
Cabello has summarized the outstanding issues with the State into two main blocks: financing and self-government. Regarding financing, continuous conversations have been held to finalize transfers to the archipelago, which according to previous reports, amount to 350 million euros.
In terms of self-government, significant progress has been made, such as the creation of a Bilateral Airport Body. However, Cabello points out the need to negotiate the 'fine print' and define the level of detail in the regulation of this agreement and body.
The spokesperson also indicated that some issues of the Canary Islands decree will need to be implemented in 2026 and others in 2027, depending on the General State Budgets. He emphasizes that the core of the decree is non-negotiable, although the Executive will adapt to unfolding events. Measures such as the 60% IRPF bonus for La Palma must be ready before the end of the year, which is why the Canary Islands will 'fight' to ensure its priorities are fixed in the State's accounts.
