Galicia's government to negotiate AP‑9 transfer with central state
Spain's Congress has approved an organic law that enables the transfer of the AP‑9 highway to the Galician autonomous community, but the legislation does not automatically effect the handover. Instead, it opens a bilateral negotiation process to determine the specific conditions, financing and operational responsibilities.
Galicia's president, Alfonso Rueda, called the negotiation an "obligation" for the Xunta, warning that without guaranteed funding the region could face a cost of up to billions of euros. He reiterated that Galicia seeks the same financing guarantees granted to Catalonia and the Basque Country and will not accept a transfer that leaves the community financially exposed.
Entities: AP‑9 (Autopista del Atlántico) · Alfonso Rueda · Spanish Congress · Spanish central government · Xunta de Galicia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rueda warned that without guaranteed financing Galicia could face a cost of up to €4 billion for the AP‑9 transfer. (all)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The approved law does not automatically effect the AP‑9 transfer but opens negotiations on conditions, financing and services. (all)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Spain's Congress approved an organic law allowing the transfer of ownership of the AP‑9 highway to Galicia. (all)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The mixed transfer commission will decide the specific conditions of the AP‑9 handover. (all)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The law was approved with a text agreed by PSOE, Sumar and BNG, without incorporating PP amendments. (all)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer of the AP‑9 had previously received unanimous support from the Galician Parliament. (all)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Galicia wants the same financing guarantees for the AP‑9 transfer as those granted to Catalonia and the Basque Country. (all)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alfonso Rueda said it is an obligation for the Galician executive to sit down and negotiate the AP‑9 transfer in the bilateral commission. (all)