Joan Baldoví, a deputy for Compromís in Congress, stated this Tuesday that the vote on his party’s proposed changes to integrity measures would be negative. The General State Budgets (PGE) for 2023 were acknowledged as requiring adjustments to support the Alicante province, with the Government’s plan needing improvements in specific items for that region.
During a press conference, Baldoví emphasized that increasing the budget allocation for this province is essential. He highlighted that boosts should target commuter transport, addiction services, metropolitan public transport, the revitalization of public civic spaces, and cultural initiatives.
Regarding the cultural sector, Baldoví referred to the Valencian Ensemble Federation of Music Associations, arguing that its budgetary needs were overlooked. He also mentioned recovery projects for coastal areas, notably the Port of Valencia Marina and the Alicante coast.
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Más País-Equo, for its part, urged the Government to expand the number of public health system spaces for psychologists, ensure free school meals, establish a doctors’ MIR observatory, and address behavioral disorders with new resources.
Until negotiations conclude, More Country signaled in the first vote this Thursday that it would back the Budgets while opposing any integrity changes to the project.
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As explained at a press conference by Íñigo Errejón, the spokesperson for the party, free school meals for students would require the largest investment among the proposals. He argued the funding equates to a three month fuel bonus and that, unlike other measures, it should not drive inflation since it would not raise prices. It would redistribute resources and ease family costs while improving nutrition for minors.
Errejón also contended that expanding open calls for psychologists with 250 new public health positions would involve about 4 million euros, while establishing a new observatory would add another 2 million euros. The new body would be justified by the lack of official data on youth mental health and the need to guide targeted policies.
Finally, the justice system proposal mirrors the MIR model for doctors. It would allow future judges to diversify their backgrounds, improve justice delivery, and bring the court system closer to the public in 21st century Spain. Applicants would take an exam, and courts would dedicate part of their work to ancillary duties, with fair compensation, culminating in a final appeal. The aim is to ensure that entry routes to the judiciary measure quality and eligibility, rather than being blocked by limited pathways or outdated requirements.
This approach is presented as a way to broaden access to the judiciary by recognizing varying qualifications and reducing unnecessary barriers, while still upholding rigorous standards for the profession.