The November plenary session of the Provincial Council of Cádiz has unanimously approved a proposal from La Línea 100×100 to request measures to alleviate the negative consequences derived from Brexit in the municipality and which includes, among other issues, a special tax regime or the increase in La Línea’s participation in state taxes. This issue already deserved the commitment, also unanimous among the municipal groups of the Linense Corporation and was one of the purposes of the massive demonstration that took place at the end of last October.
The plenary session, however, did not support a proposal presented by the PSOE, which sought the express support of the institution for the negotiating process between Great Britain and the European Union, in order to facilitate that a hard Brexit does not occur at the Gate and arbitrate alternatives to achieve an area of shared prosperity in the region.
Javier Vidal, as spokesperson for the La Línea 100×100 group, was in charge of defending the Linense proposal, which focuses on demanding measures that alleviate the negative consequences derived from Brexit in the Linense municipality. Among other issues, the application of the measures contemplated in the La Línea Promotion and Development Plan, promoted by the Linense City Council, is requested, such as a special tax regime, increasing the participation of La Línea in State taxes and taxes. of the autonomous community. In addition, employment and training plans, investments in infrastructure and actions to protect the Linense coastline from environmental problems derived from activity on the Rock.
Representatives of the socialist group at yesterday’s plenary session of the Provincial Council
For its part, the Socialist Group in the Provincial Council of Cádiz has criticized that, faced with a State matter, the Popular Party and La Línea 100×100 have not supported the central Government in the upcoming negotiations today in the Plenary Session of the Provincial Council. developing between the United Kingdom and the European Union on Gibraltar, an agreement that will create an area of shared prosperity from which the 300,000 inhabitants of the region and the Rock of Gibraltar.
The provincial representative Ana Ruiz has regretted that in the plenary session of the Provincial Council held yesterday, an additional amendment presented by the PSOE to a proposal from the group La Línea 100×100 in which a series of measures are demanded to alleviate the possible negative consequences of Brexit in the municipality of La Línea. The socialist amendment proposed that the Provincial Council support the Government in the negotiations to reach an agreement that would create an area of shared prosperity.
The Socialist Group, despite the fact that La Línea did not accept that amendment, has voted in favor of the proposition, although the provincial deputy has reproached the representative of La Línea 100×100, Javier Vidal, for his submissive attitude towards his government partner. in the Provincial Council and in the Commonwealth, the Popular Party, which has not supported the central Government in either the Congress or the Senate in negotiations on which the future depends not only of La Línea, but of the entire region of Campo de Gibraltar.
Ana Ruiz recalled that Minister Albares has met with the mayors of Campo de Gibraltar up to five times. Last June, in addition, he visited La Línea and met with its mayor, with representatives of the Transfronterizo Group and the Association of Spanish Workers in Gibraltar, which shows that the Government is very aware that La Línea is probably the municipality European most affected by Brexit.
For this reason, the provincial deputy reproached La Línea 100×100 for equally accusing all administrations of unfulfilled promises with the city of La Línea. Thus, she recalled that the Government of Pedro Sánchez has been working since 2018 to execute the investments provided for in the Campo de Gibraltar Comprehensive Plan and to reach an agreement that makes a Shared Prosperity Zone possible.
“Brexit is the worst example of misunderstood nationalism and localism, and it seems that in this motion there is little solidarity towards the possible effects of Brexit on the rest of the region,” said Ana Ruiz during the debate on the motion, to the time that he ordered the representative of La Línea 100×00 to reproach his government partner, a PP that avoided intervening in the debate on the motion, for maintaining “the scorched earth policy that he always practices” in a matter of State such as the agreement on Gibraltar.
Ana Ruiz denounced that the Andalusian Government has not implemented a single one of the 112 measures to face the effects of Brexit. “Juanma Moreno in these five years has only met once with the mayors of the region last May to take a photo, when it seemed that the agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union was imminent,” he indicated.
The socialist deputy recalled that at that event “Moreno Bonilla recognized that Campo de Gibraltar needed ‘a solid investment plan’ from all public administrations to face the problems it has regarding employment, security or infrastructure, but the investments that are the responsibility of the Board, they still do not appear in the 2025 Budgets.”
Ana Ruiz also highlighted that “it is still ironic that in this plenary hall, La Línea 100×100, I spoke about unfulfilled promises and abandonment of institutions, when in the 2019-2023 mandate the city of La Línea received close to 30 million of the Provincial Council of Cádiz and in just over a year this Provincial Government has already received a figure close to 30 million euros, yes, at the expense of the small municipalities that are the ones to whom this Provincial Institution is owed.”
**How might the establishment of a Shared Prosperity Zone impact cross-border commerce and employment in La Línea, considering the specific economic ties the town has with Gibraltar?**
## World Today News: Interview on the Impact of Brexit on La Línea
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’ll be discussing the potential ramifications of Brexit on the Spanish municipality of La Línea de la Concepción, with a focus on the recent developments at the Provincial Council of Cádiz. Joining us today are Javier Vidal, spokesperson for La Línea 100×100, and Ana Ruiz, provincial representative for the Socialist Group.
**Section 1: Understanding the Local Concerns**
* **Javier, your group’s proposal focuses on concrete measures to alleviate the negative consequences of Brexit on La Línea. Could you elaborate on the specific challenges La Línea faces due to Brexit and why these measures are crucial for the town’s future?**
* **Ana, the Socialist Group criticized the lack of support for the central government’s negotiation process. What are your concerns regarding the Provincial Council’s stance, and how do you believe a Shared Prosperity Zone could benefit La Línea and the wider Campo de Gibraltar region?**
**Section 2: Diverging Approaches**
* **Javier, the Socialist Group accuses La Línea 100×100 of being “submissive” to the Popular Party. How would you respond to this accusation, and what are your thoughts on the role of the Provincial Council in navigating the complex Brexit negotiations between Spain and the UK?**
* **Ana, you have highlighted the meagre response from the Andalusian Government in mitigating the impact of Brexit on Campo de Gibraltar. What concrete steps would you like to see taken by the regional government, and how can they effectively collaborate with the central government and local authorities to create a more robust strategy for the region?**
**Section 3: Looking Ahead**
* **Javier, what are your expectations for the future? Do you believe La Línea can overcome the potential challenges posed by Brexit, and what role will collaboration with neighboring municipalities and institutions play?**
* **Ana, with the ongoing negotiations and uncertainty surrounding Brexit, what message do you have for the residents of La Línea and the Campo de Gibraltar region? What actions can they take to prepare for the potential consequences, and how can they contribute to finding solutions?**
**Conclusion**
Thank you both for sharing your insights. The conversation highlights the complex web of challenges and opportunities presented by Brexit for La Línea and the Campo de Gibraltar region. It’s clear that continued dialog and collaboration between local, regional, and national authorities are essential to navigate these uncertain times and ensure a prosperous future for all those affected.
We at World Today News will continue to monitor the developments surrounding Brexit and its impact on La Línea. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis.
