The Government is not afraid that the violence recorded in the protests against the French Executive will transfer to Spain. According to the Foreign Minister, the difference lies in the social dialogue through which reforms have been approved.
The Government of Spain assures that there is no fear that the violence recorded in France during the recent protests against the neighbouring Executive will be repeated on Spanish territory. According to Andalucía Información, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, attributes this calm to the way reforms have been approved in Spain, through dialogue with social agents.
In statements to television, Albares unequivocally condemned the violent acts and described them as disproportionate, but distinguished between that behaviour of a small group and the legitimate exercise of the right to protest and strike exercised by the majority of the French citizens involved.
The minister cited examples of the social reforms applied in Spain, such as pensions, the minimum interprofessional wage, scholarships, public education and public health. According to his explanation, these changes have been made while maintaining social peace and seeking consensus between the Government and social agents, which, in his opinion, has allowed for agreements that have contributed to the country's economic growth.
Albares highlighted that Spain currently has one of the highest economic growth rates in Europe and the developed world. He added that the country continues to hold massive and peaceful demonstrations, such as those called in defence of public education and the right to housing, without significant violent incidents.
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