Isabel Blanco, Vice President and Minister of Family and Equal Opportunities of the Government of Castile and León, today in Valladolid assured that the regional administration is committed to young talent, business specializations and support programs for businesses. Draft community budget for 2025.
Before closing the Data Economy Summit 2024 conference, Blanco affirmed that public administration has a fundamental role in becoming a “lever of change” in various economic sectors, driving innovation and supporting businesses. President Alfonso Fernández Manueco’s proposed budget for next year, submitted yesterday, is expected to amount to 15.084 billion euros, an increase of 3.5% from last year. “In addition to investments and impacts in the social sector, health, education and social services, there is a very important commitment to the economic sector,” he pointed out.
The vice president said $1.365 billion would be used for “transformational levers” in economic sectors, with $120 million “related to some aspects” being earmarked for the creation of new companies to improve competitiveness. and estimated that there is a possibility of continuing internationalization efforts. Additionally, 451 million has been allocated for innovation, transformation, new technology and research, as well as employment and young talent initiatives aimed at creating opportunities in local communities. In this sense, he said that the Young Talent Plan 2024-2027 envisages 358 million euros for retaining, retaining and attracting young people in Castile and León, of which 75 million euros will be It was specified that it would be included in the budget in next year’s draft.
Regarding support for businesses, he said this year’s offer includes 16.5 million applications for small and medium-sized enterprises, both of which will support digital transformation with non-refundable grants in the primary, agri-food and other industrial sectors. He explained that it would be supportive.
Isabel Blanco emphasized that artificial intelligence and data management have a “special role” in people’s lives, work and the economy. He said artificial intelligence will be key to complementing the human element in new processes. “It is important to have an impact, it can never be replaced but must be put on the table to be complemented to improve the competitiveness of companies,” he added.
Meanwhile, Carlos Moro, president of the Association for the Advancement of Directors and Management (APD), said to increase competitiveness and “do the best we can.” He said Matalomera Group and Emina are working on artificial intelligence systems. Companies realized that they needed to participate in this “changing” world.
He also congratulated the Board for presenting an interim budget that includes support for businesses to modernize. Icar reports that the budget is “very good, very necessary and very useful” and will achieve further social progress.
immigration policy
Meanwhile, in response to questions from reporters, the vice president demanded that the Spanish government define the country’s immigration policy, as it is the government that has the authority over immigration. In this sense, he requested that the issue be addressed at the next Presidential Conference scheduled for December, in order to know the position of the Central Executive.
Similarly, he pointed out that the Council is committed to action measures in places of origin, border control and coordination with the European Union, but also with autonomous societies that need economic resources.
The Council was asked about the European Commission’s proposal to establish deportation centers outside the European Union to deport migrants in irregular situations, in line with measures adopted by the Italian government. The Vice-Chairman reiterated that this falls under the definition of a central administrative authority. National immigration policy.
