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Thursday, October 17, 2024

PP-Vox coalition in Spain teeters over migrant policy

Published: 2024-07-13

The coalition government between Spain's Popular Party (PP) and Vox in Castilla y León is facing a crisis over the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors.

PP's regional president, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, announced that Castilla y León would accept 21 minors from the Canary Islands, defying Vox's ultimatum.

Vox leader Santiago Abascal threatened to break coalition agreements in five regions if PP accepted the migrant distribution plan.

Despite the tension, Vox members attended a government council meeting in Valladolid.

The PP insists the decision aligns with their coalition agreement, emphasizing solidarity among autonomous communities.

As the situation unfolds, both parties are weighing their next moves, with potential implications for regional governments across Spain.