PP Communities Block Government Meeting on Refugee Children
The People's Party (PP) cancelled a meeting about care for foreign minors. The meeting did not happen because few people attended. The Youth and Childhood Minister called this a boycott.
The People’s Party planned a meeting to talk about how unaccompanied minor migrants are cared for in Spain. Communities from Catalonia, the Basque Country, Navarra, and Asturias joined remotely. The meeting was meant to discuss the current care model. However, there were not enough people present. The Youth and Childhood Minister believes the cancellation was a deliberate act of boycott.
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Highlights
PP Places Rego in Youth Sector
The PP has assigned Sira Rego to lead discussions on care places for foreign minors.
Meeting Cancelled Due to Lack of Attendees
The conference on refugee children was cancelled because no one attended.
Regions Boycott the Meeting
Catalonia, Basque Country, Navarra, and Asturias participated remotely.
Minister Describes Action as a Boycott
The Youth and Childhood Minister called the cancellation a boycott.
Discussion Focused on Care Models
The meeting was meant to talk about the care model for migrants.