El energy deficit in Malaga It has become a serious obstacle to economic growth and the business development of the province, as reported today by the president of the PP (People's Party) in Málaga, Patricia Navarro. During the "Energy for the Future of Málaga" Forum, organized by the provincial party, Navarro criticized the Sánchez government for keeping Andalusia with 42% less electricity capacity than the national average, which, in her opinion, It “short-circuits” the legitimate growth aspirations of Málaga, one of the most dynamic provinces with the greatest leadership prospects in Spain.
Navarro has described this situation as a “strangulation” caused by the central Executive, which prevents the economic and business fabric of Malaga from reaching its full potential.Malaga will be the most populated province in Andalusia in 2031, according to all demographic projections, and yet we continue to suffer from an unacceptable lack of investment in key infrastructure, especially in the energy sector., which makes us lose opportunities and strategic projects,” he warned.
The popular leader has emphasized that the Lack of investment in energy in Malaga This has had particularly negative effects on enclaves such as the Antequera Dry Port, one of the most promising logistics areas in southern Europe. "The Executive is not considering improvements to the electricity distribution network in this strategic hub, which is putting the future of a key hub for economic attraction and job creation at risk," he stressed.
"The energy shortage in Málaga is a critical issue that jeopardizes the province's progress, and we need immediate responses to guarantee the infrastructure necessary to meet our economic development aspirations." Navarro said.
The president of the Malaga PP has emphasized that, while the State collected 5.500 billion euros from the pockets of Malaga residents last year, that figure has not translated into investments in electricity, mobility, or water infrastructure.Energy investment in Málaga is zero, as is the case in other areas critical to sustaining the province's economic growth. This is unacceptable and demands an urgent change of priorities by the Sánchez government., which continues to discriminate against Málaga compared to other provinces,” he lamented.
A €12.000 billion investment is “vital” for the future of Málaga.
Within the framework of the forum, in which experts and representatives of the energy sector participated, The urgency of investing at least 12.000 billion euros in energy infrastructure in Malaga has been highlighted. so that the province can continue to lead population, economic, and business growth in southern Spain.
"We need that investment to not stop the progress of Málaga., because otherwise we will face an irreversible blockage in attracting business and industrial projects that require sufficient energy capacity," Navarro warned.
He also denounced the lack of "investment balance" in energy in Malaga compared to other autonomous communities, which has forced the province to reject multiple business initiatives due to the inability to meet their energy needs.We are seeing how projects that could generate employment and wealth for the people of Malaga are being relocated to other provinces or countries due to a lack of sufficient electrical infrastructure. This is an unsustainable situation that condemns Malaga to limited and frustrated growth due to political decisions by the central government.”, He said.
News blackout and railway chaos
Navarro has also criticized the PSOE's management in relation to the "information blackout" that followed the Zero electricity recorded on April 28 in the province, as well as the railway stoppages that have repeatedly affected Malaga users in recent weeks.Since we do not know the real causes of these incidents, we have no guarantee that they will not happen again, which continues to leave us in a position of enormous vulnerability and precarious energy and logistics.", he denounced.
As to Rail system, Navarro has regretted that Malaga users have been suffering constant chaos for years, which has worsened in recent weeks., without the central government providing solutions or investments that would allow for a railway network that meets Málaga's needs.
“Unfortunately, We're getting used to not having a transportation or energy network worthy of the economic, demographic, and business weight of this province. The Sánchez government has turned Málaga into the great forgotten one when it comes to strategic infrastructure in Spain, and we won't allow that.", it is finished.
The PP demands an immediate investment plan from the central government
The PP of Malaga demands that the central government launch a Immediate and specific investment plan to strengthen energy in Malaga, ensuring sufficient electricity supply to meet the current and future needs of the productive and business sector.
"We cannot allow Málaga to continue losing opportunities due to the lack of basic infrastructure such as the electricity grid, which is the engine that every modern and competitive economy needs.", Navarro reiterated.
The popular party has announced that it will submit initiatives to the Andalusian Parliament, Congress and the Senate to demand these urgent investments from the Sánchez Government. energy in Malaga, as well as in mobility and water resources, "to unlock the potential of a province that wants to lead the economic growth of southern Europe, but that needs infrastructure that matches its legitimate aspirations."
