The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has reviewed the political course at La Moncloa. He highlighted the approval of 26 laws in the last period and called for a State Pact against the climate emergency.
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, appeared this Tuesday at La Moncloa to review the political course and present the periodic accountability report 'Cumpliendo'. During his speech, he defended the management of his Executive and emphasised that "this Government works and is advancing Spain to place it in a much better position than we found in 2018."
Sánchez highlighted that "only in this session period, we have achieved the approval of 26 laws, more than a third of all those approved so far in this legislature." However, he acknowledged that "there is still much work ahead" and that "there is a year left to complete this legislature, to finish reforms, continue advancing, and demonstrate that Spain has its own path."
The head of the Executive wanted to start his speech with a message of support for those affected by the wildfires ravaging several areas of Spain. He noted that the coming days will be "especially complex" due to rising temperatures, which will hinder firefighting efforts. "We must not let our guard down," he warned.
In this context, he announced that the Council of Ministers has declared areas severely affected by civil protection emergencies in the territories harmed by the fires. This declaration activates aid to mitigate personal and material damages, including tax benefits, exemptions from Social Security contributions, and assistance to repair infrastructure.
Sánchez insisted on the need for a State Pact against the climate emergency, a proposal he had previously launched. "We must be united in response, as we are, but also in prevention and in the reconstruction of the affected areas," he stated. "Climate denialism is the worst fuel in the face of the climate emergency. Denying reality and the alarms of science does not prepare us. On the contrary, it makes us more vulnerable and insecure," he added.
The President recalled that so far this year, more than 170,000 hectares have burned, six times more than in the same period last year, and more than a dozen fatalities have been recorded. "What else has to happen for us all to get behind the state pact against the climate emergency that we have put on the table?" he asked.
In his review of the priority axes of his Government, Sánchez highlighted the "brave decisions" that have led Spain to be better prepared to withstand energy crises. He emphasised that the fight against the climate emergency is "a priority" and "a commitment to the future of our country." "We will never skimp on resources there," he assured.
For readers interested in economic and business policy, Sánchez's appearance makes it clear that the Government maintains its reformist agenda, with the approval of 26 laws in the last session period. Furthermore, the declaration of areas affected by emergencies opens the door to specific aid for companies and self-employed individuals in the areas damaged by the fires, with tax benefits and exemptions that can alleviate the economic burden on those who have suffered damages.
The President concluded his speech by reiterating that "Spain has its own path" and that the Government "stands by the people" when difficulties arise, something that "has not always been the case." The 'Cumpliendo' report details the measures adopted and the objectives met, and is available on the La Moncloa website.
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