Spain's Immigration Law Reform Faces Opposition

Published: 2024-07-21

The Spanish government is set to debate a proposed reform of the Immigration Law aimed at mandating the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors among regions when their capacity exceeds 150%.

This comes as the Canary Islands struggle with nearly 6,000 minors, far exceeding their capacity.

The opposition party, the Popular Party (PP), has announced it will vote against the reform, citing the government's refusal to meet their demands, including a nationwide declaration of a migration emergency and better funding for the care of these minors.

The government, however, insists that the PP's conditions can be negotiated during the amendment phase after the initial vote.

As tensions rise, the outcome of the vote remains uncertain, with the PP's support crucial for the reform's passage.