La Gomera approves 93.5 million euro budget for 2027

The Cabildo de La Gomera has initially approved its 2027 budget, totaling 93.5 million euros. This represents a 13 percent increase, or 10.8 million euros more, compared to the 2026 budget.

The funding aims to address the challenges of double insularity by investing in social welfare, healthcare, and education. Specifically, 16.2 million euros are allocated to social welfare, including 9.8 million euros for elderly and dependent care in socio-sanitary centers and 1.3 million euros for healthcare assistance.

Additionally, 2.5 million euros will be dedicated to youth support, covering scholarships, Erasmus programs, transportation, and textbooks to facilitate educational opportunities on the island.