PP defends shielding of POSEI and REA in Parliament

Fernando Enseñat: “The disappearance of these funds would mean the end of the livestock sector on the islands.”

The Popular Party (PP) of Fuerteventura has expressed deep concern over the negotiation of the new European Financial Framework, warning that funds specifically earmarked for the Canary Islands—due to their status as an Ultra‑Peripheral Region (UPR)—could be lost under a centrally managed model by the Spanish Government.

During his intervention in the Parliament of the Canary Islands, PP deputy for Fuerteventura, Fernando Enseñat, outlined the severe consequences that the disappearance of differentiated financial allocations would have for the archipelago. He warned that vital funds for the primary sector, such as POSEI and REA, are at risk.

“The disappearance of these funds would mean the end of the livestock sector, which in islands like mine, Fuerteventura, is not only the livelihood of hundreds of families but also a hallmark of identity, culture, and tradition. Without POSEI, there is no doubt: our livestock could not survive.”

Enseñat also emphasized that Canary agriculture already faces unfair competition from third‑country producers and the threats posed by the EU‑MERCOSUR agreement, making any weakening of European financing a decisive blow to its survival.

The PP voiced full support for the Canary Islands Government’s efforts to address the situation, but stressed that the involvement of the Spanish Government is “essential.”

Among the demands presented by Enseñat to the regional chamber were:

• Updating the financial allocation sheet, especially for POSEI, which should not only continue to be differentiated but also be refreshed after 13 years of freezing.
• Support for the fishing sector, backing the requests of Fuerteventura fishing guilds against what they consider “abusive EU regulations.”
• Unified action by the Parliament of the Canary Islands to prevent funds with “Canarian name and identity” from disappearing into a large national macro‑fund.

The Popular Party of Fuerteventura asserts that defending these specificities is non‑negotiable in order to ensure that the efforts of the island’s farmers, livestock breeders, and fishermen remain a driving force for the economy and keep Fuerteventura’s rural landscape alive.