Chinea has filed four written questions in the Senate addressed to the Ministry of Economy, seeking to understand the measures the central executive plans to implement. The representative from La Gomera highlighted that the current instability in global energy markets, exacerbated by conflicts such as the war in the Middle East, underscores the structural fragility of the Canarian model when facing external crises.
“"Given this crisis brought on by the war in the Middle East, we are very clear that the Canary Islands need their own plan, designed with recognition of their economic, fiscal, and territorial characteristics."
The senator has requested information on the potential approval of a contingency plan coordinated with the Autonomous Community, specific measures to ensure the supply of aviation fuel and other essential goods, and whether current strategic reserves of petroleum derivatives are considered sufficient. Furthermore, he questioned why the Canary Islands have not received differentiated treatment in previous state responses to energy crises.
Chinea reiterated that the impact of any energy crisis is “greater, faster, and deeper” in the Canary Islands due to their remoteness, territorial fragmentation, and external dependence. Therefore, he considers it crucial for the central government to act proactively with an approach tailored to the archipelago's unique characteristics. He also noted that Canarias's fiscal singularity should not hinder the protection of its citizens, arguing that fiscal differences must be compensated with resources to ensure true equity.
Finally, the senator advocated for greater coordination between administrations for an effective response, emphasizing the need for joint efforts between the governments of Spain and the Canary Islands. He linked this situation to other parliamentary demands, such as relaxing the spending rule, updating freight transport aid to reflect real costs, and strengthening instruments like POSEI for the primary sector. He placed particular emphasis on supporting non-capital islands, such as La Gomera or El Hierro, which experience double or triple insularity.




