Andalusia's 'national priority' policy sparks political tension

The new coalition government in Andalusia formed by the People's Party (PP) and the far‑right Vox includes a clause called “priority national”. Vox spokesperson Manuel Gavira describes it as an additional criterion to give social aid and public housing first to Spanish nationals, saying it is “a criterion more, but it cannot be the only one”.

Socialist party secretary María Jesús Montero criticised the clause as “cruel” and warned it could “classify human beings, label them and say not all are equal”, likening it to past fascist frameworks. Vox leader Santiago Abascal defended the measure, claiming it is not unconstitutional and that “the Constitution not mentioning a term does not make it illegal”.

The agreement also reaffirms a cooperation protocol with the autonomous city of Melilla on issues such as migrant minors, tourism and the economy. Melilla’s vice‑president Miguel Marín said the protocol will continue despite Vox’s entry into the Andalusian government. The Andalusian parliament is scheduled to hold only one session in July as the XIII Legislature begins its work.