The leader of the Spanish government, Cotton sanchezThis Wednesday’s representatives appeared in Congress The big blackout that left the entire iBerian Peninsula Hours on April 28, as well as an increase in security costs.
In his appearance, the socialist leader insisted that the reasons for electric blackout were still unknown, but that the energy companies were loaded against. “Those who accuse the government not providing explanations, what coincidence in their ideological agenda recommends a solution for the benefit of some energy They have property in nuclear power plants“He said.
“We are not going to work in superficial or curious results. We will reach the bottom of the matter We would like to accept those political responsibilities Sanchez said, “There is no empirical evidence that we say that the incident occurred by more renewable or the incident. Nuclear shortage in Spain“.
However, the leader of the opposition, Alberto Neese Fijo . “(The) is responsible for light in Spain, the maximum partner of the private operator, ie the government,” he said.
Fejo has also resigned in the block The full directors of the Ministry for Environmental Change He has added to what he described as “hysteria” and in his request ChairmanFormer Socialist Minister Beatrice Gorutter.
The debate of the nuclear power expansion is reopened
Sanchez continues to maintain Your position in nuclear centers And his position confirmed that it was not conditioned due to ideological reasons. Although he was willing to listen to plans The potential extension of its operation.
Underline it, today, today, We are far away from completing those conditions“Remember that no company has ever submitted a formal application to expand the operation of nuclear power, because for him, companies are evaluating whether it is really meaningful. In addition, “he emphasizes that these technologies are very less competitive when facing renewable energies.”
The president has firmly supported the strategy of the government In support of renewable energies And illustrates the solidness of the national power system. As he said, this energy has changed Reduce the outer dependence by six points And the cost of electricity in Spain is very low on the European continent. However, the opposition refers to it Notified to the government up to “11 times” in five years Before the blackout, “the government knows that this situation may happen.” “Will you say this is a surprise again?”Fejo told Sanchez.
Five main parts of the new security program
The Spanish administrator has also protected the Congress and Congress An increase in security costs As part of a strategy to strengthen national security and respond to current challenges without compromising the social policies of the government. He has underlined the importance of strengthening democratic institutions in facing external threats and notes that “it is necessary to increase security and neutralize threats”, and call for unity in the EU, and avoid a fracture between exposed countries and others:
“European Union Cannot be separated among those who are afraid To be close to the front, and for those who care for fear and overwhelming from geographical distance. “Dedication to allocating 2% of GDPs was purchased under the government of Mariano Rajoi in 2014, but it was not fulfilled by the government, but in 2018, investment was 0.89%. Economic Growth allows you to reach that target by 2025The mobilization of 10,471 million euros this year.
The plan is thinking Five main areas: Improving the conditions of the military through the new hiring (7,600 soldiers), strengthening internet security before approximately 1,000 annual cyber attacks, modernization of weapons and equipment, providing skills for climate emergency and enhancement in international tasks. Sanchez emphasized that “Spain is a peace country, but we must act accordingly to prevent those who love us,” and “our goal is not to intimidate an armed race, but our goal is to prevent.”
This investment has also been urged It is not social cuts or more taxesSince this will be funded with the resources of the setback, savings in the payment of obsolete interests and budget items after the infection. He concluded that “this will allow you to strengthen security without leaving social progress,” he defended that the attitude is compatible Administrator’s progressive values.
