PP Criticizes Sánchez Government's Immigration Policy, Proposes National Plan as Solution
The Popular Party critiques the Sánchez government's immigration policy, advocates for stricter controls, and proposes its National Immigration Plan as a more effective and humane alternative.
- • The PP accuses the Sánchez government of irresponsible and improvised immigration policy.
- • Sofía Acedo outlines four pillars of the PP's National Immigration Plan emphasizing order, legality, and labor-linked immigration.
- • Rosa Vieira and Cristina Gil highlight regional immigration crises in the Canary and Balearic Islands.
- • The PP positions itself as the credible alternative to improve border security and combat human trafficking.
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The Popular Party (PP) has issued strong criticism of the Sánchez administration's handling of immigration, accusing it of irresponsibility, improvisation, and inhumanity. At the PP's 28th Interparliamentary meeting held in A Coruña, party leaders including Sofía Acedo, Rosa Vieira, Cristina Gil, and Javier Zarzalejos presented their alternative National Immigration Plan as a viable and humane solution.
Sofía Acedo, the PP spokesperson for Immigration, outlined four core aspects of their plan: strict border control to prevent illegal crossings; the promotion of orderly, legal migration pathways that align with labor market needs; combating human trafficking effectively; and ensuring immigrant integration with a balance of rights and responsibilities consistent with Spanish and European constitutional values. Acedo criticized the current government’s policy as a "mix of improvisation and inhumanity" that worsens border security and trafficking issues, particularly affecting regions like the Canary and Balearic Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla.
Senator Rosa Vieira emphasized the acute migration pressures in the Canary Islands and condemned the government's failure to adequately address these challenges, advocating instead for a solidarity policy under a future PP government led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo. Cristina Gil highlighted the critical situation in the Balearic Islands, citing more than 7,000 irregular arrivals in 2025 and a shortage of 800 security personnel, stressing the need for humane and orderly policies. MEP Javier Zarzalejos further criticized the left’s “naive” approach and stressed the necessity for effective immigration policies that meet citizens’ security and social needs.
Overall, the PP presents its National Immigration Plan as a comprehensive alternative focused on lawfulness, security, and integration, positioning itself as the true hope for change to restore control over Spain’s borders and manage immigration responsibly.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
