Junta de Extremadura Approves Processing of Vox's LGTBI Law Repeal Proposal Amidst Controversy
The Council of Government of the Junta de Extremadura has taken a significant step by approving the processing of a proposal by Vox to repeal the LGTBI Law in the region. However, Minister of Presidency, Internal Affairs, and Social Dialogue, Abel Bautista, emphasized that this approval for processing does not equate to an endorsement of the proposal's content. He reiterated that the decision was mainly procedural, stating it does not impact the regional budget in terms of income reduction or expense increase.
During a press conference following this decision, Bautista clarified, "The approval for processing means that Vox's proposal does not represent a reduction in income or an increase in expenses. But under no circumstances does it imply our agreement with it—we unequivocally do not support this proposal. We have made our stance clear on multiple occasions."
This statement comes on a notable date, as it coincides with the tenth anniversary of the LGTBI Law approval in Extremadura, a landmark achievement that set a precedent across Spain. Bautista took this opportunity to honor the law’s significant milestone, stating, "I congratulate the entire community for this achievement that has no turning back." He also reminisced that the law was initially approved under a government led by the Popular Party, chaired by José Antonio Monago.
The approval to process the repeal, while largely viewed as procedural, has sparked widespread debate and concern among advocates for LGTBI rights, who fear any attempt to repeal the law may undermine the progress made over the past decade. Amidst the ongoing political dialogue, the future of the LGTBI Law in Extremadura remains a contentious issue for many residents and political factions in the region.
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