Prohens opposes Catalonia's financing deal

Prohens opposes Catalonia's financing deal

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Prohens opposes Catalonia's financing deal

Balearic Islands president Marga Prohens criticizes Catalonia's financing deal, defends her tax and language policies, and addresses immigration and housing challenges.

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Government Of The Balearic IslandsPscEsquerra RepublicanaGeneralitat De CatalunyaSpanish Government
Marga ProhensSalvador IllaPedro SánchezPere Aragonès
How does Prohens view the handling of the recent DANA storm?
Prohens believes that the recent DANA storm highlights the limitations of regional resources in handling major emergencies. She noted that the resources of the Balearic Islands would not have been sufficient to manage such a catastrophe.
What is Prohens's position on the inheritance tax and housing policies?
Prohens is proud of eliminating the inheritance tax in the Balearic Islands, highlighting the significant cost difference compared to Catalonia. She also criticized the Catalan government's approach to housing and its price-control measures, suggesting that they worsen the housing shortage.
How does Prohens address the issue of immigration to the Balearic Islands?
Regarding immigration, Prohens urged the Spanish government to mend relations with Algeria to curb irregular migration to the Balearic Islands. She stated that the current influx of migrants is causing significant strain on resources and social services.
What is Prohens's perspective on the Catalan language requirement for healthcare professionals?
Prohens defended her decision to remove the Catalan language requirement for healthcare professionals, arguing that ideology should not take precedence over healthcare needs. She claims the change was implemented successfully and that there have been no major issues.
What is Marga Prohens's stance on the financing agreement between the PSC and Esquerra Republicana for Catalonia?
Marga Prohens, president of the Balearic Islands government, opposes the singular financing for Catalonia agreed between the PSC and Esquerra Republicana. She believes this agreement undermines the principle of multilateralism and could create a two-tiered system within the Spanish autonomous communities.