The countdown has begun. There are only about ten months left, until August 2026, until the implementation period of the European funds ends. In the recovery plan, Spain planned to mobilize $163.014 million, but according to the economy as of May it was only … They executed 53,646 million, 32.9% of the totalThis is a far cry from the European average of 49%. This means that Spain must execute nearly 110,000 million people in record time because the Commission has already warned that there will be no delay.
With this alarming scenario, the Senate Popular Group put forward a proposal on the poor implementation and management of the “European Security Council” for debate in the Senate. Next 19th plenary sessionShe warned that many ministries had not mobilized even 10% of their resources. In housing, for example, they say it reaches only 6.6%, “while thousands of young people and families continue to be unable to obtain adequate housing.”
Bertie failed
They also explain that the Alberti, “who were supposed to re-industrialize the country, are accumulating delays and rescheduling.” And that “the chip project, the key to the technology industry, has not yet mobilized more than 11 thousand million.”
In the movement he makes Alicia Garcia, Senate spokeswomanPopulists insist that Spain is at risk of losing “a significant part of the greatest economic opportunities it has had in decades to modernize the economy, promote digitalization, environmental transformation, improve competitiveness and create good jobs.”
They stress that “the reality is different,” and that four years after its implementation, only a third of the available funds have been used. “Two out of every three euros – they say – They are still not reaching those who need them most: Small and medium enterprises, universities, municipal councils, families and strategic sectors. “The clock is ticking,” they warn. “In less than 10 months, Spain must justify the use of these funds.” “If you don’t, you’ll lose them.”
Gent threat
Last July, it was four years since the approval of the plan that made Spain available up to 163,014 million euros, about 11% of GDP. The subsidy is 79.854 million and the rest is for loans that suffer greater delays. Waiting for 24.762 million transfers and 66.885 million loans to be disbursed. Amounts that are part of the negotiation between the committee and the government Reforms that are now hanging by a thread After the disintegration of junts, as happens, for example, with mobility, industry or families.
The Senate Grassroots Group recalls that Erev He noted that there was no evidence of the transformative impact promised by the executive and that through the funds the European Court of Auditors denounced “a lack of transparency, excessive bureaucracy and a weak capacity to measure results.”
Information blackout
They also reported that since August 2021 The government does not publish monthly data “Complete and comparable” on the actual implementation, and that the “ELISA” platform, which Economia cites as a reference, “does not reflect real expenses, but rather invitations and awards that have not yet been achieved.”
“In short, there is no shortage of money; Lack of management. This lack of governance threatens key investments in innovation, industry, housing, digital transformation and employment. Spain cannot afford to miss this opportunity. It is urgent – as the Paris conference indicates – to correct course, act transparently and ensure that every euro gets where it needs to go.
And for all this they claim Plane crash plan With measures such as reducing bureaucracy and simplifying procedures, ensuring transparency in management through monthly publication of disaggregated and verifiable information on actual implementation, including recognized commitments and payments, disaggregated by ministry, community, implementing entity, program and end beneficiaries, indicating the actual degree of implementation.
Strengthening cooperation
They also demand the urgent convening of the sectoral conference for the recovery plan, which has been suspended since 2021, to strengthen Collaboration and shared governance Between the government, regions and local entities. Establish a public system to track and evaluate results using economic, social and regional impact indicators, and with independent evaluation reports.
Along with all of the above, they want Airef recommendations, public state intervention and European Court of Auditors Regarding the implementation of the mentioned funds and the “reprogramming” of those that have not yet been committed to strategic projects with high added value in industry, defence, energy, artificial intelligence, innovation and digitalization. Revising Perte to make it more flexible, clearer, and more controllable in its outcomes is another goal.
Moreover, the People’s Party wants Avoid using money to finance current spending And enhancing private investment participation through joint financing plans and alliances between the public and private sectors. Finally, they demand that a detailed report on implementation and results be submitted to the Cortes.
Slowness and inefficiency
“European money represents a lost opportunity for Spain due to the government’s opacity, slowness and inefficiency. Sanchez is more concerned about him Judicial agenda Alicia García assures this newspaper that for the social agenda of our country, in the end those who pay the price for it are the Spaniards. She adds that Pedro Sanchez “turned off the light on the funds and we fear the worst. Therefore, in the face of the information blackout, we are presenting a plan to restore transparency, speed and efficiency in the management of European funds.”
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