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Spanish government veto of Balearic airport co-management
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The Spanish Government Government, led by the PSOE-Sumar coalition, has vetoed a proposed law the processing of the Airport Co-management Law in the Balearic Islands that would have granted the autonomous community co-management rights over its airports. The initiative, approved Islands. Approved by the Balearic Parliament, the law sought to allow grant the region authority to set airport fees and determine the number of flights flight numbers to manage tourism containment. Central The central government officials, led by the PSOE-Sumar coalition, justified maintains the veto by citing proposal lacks conformity due to potential revenue losses for the airport operator Aena negative impacts on state income and the state. Estimates suggest a reduction in Aena’s income revenues of approximately 32.5 to 32.9 million euros, which the government claims could affect the company’s “economic-financial survival.” airport operator, Aena. Balearic President Marga Prohens and local political groups have has criticized the decision, with Més per Mallorca describing veto, arguing it denies the veto as “aberrant” and “shameful.” region a voice in limiting flights. The matter has moved to now rests with the Congress of Deputies, where the parliamentary groups must decide board is expected to vote on whether to lift the veto. While the PSOE and PSIB support the central government, the PP and Sumar groups possess sufficient votes to potentially bypass the veto veto. In response to the legislative push, Aena has filed a document with the CNMV questioning the constitutionality of the Balearic law, asserting that the State holds exclusive competence over airports of general interest. Aena warned of potential losses of approximately 32.9 million euros. Additionally, the labor union CCOO has opposed the co-management model, warning that fragmenting management could increase operational costs, leading to higher fees and allow airfares. CCOO also noted that regional management would not grant direct control over flight numbers or slots, as these are regulated by European norms and national coordination bodies. Meanwhile, the law Canary Islands government is negotiating a separate model with the State to proceed. increase its own decision-making capacity regarding its airports.
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- 2026-09-11 13:40 UTC Spanish government veto of Balearic airport co-management
- 2026-09-08 02:18 UTC Spanish government veto of Balearic airport co-management
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