Andalusia has demonstrated its ability to lead Spain's reindustrialization and establish itself as a European benchmark in renewable energy. However, the government of Pedro Sánchez and the Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, continue to put obstacles in the way of fully developing industrialization. Key infrastructures for achieving this momentum remain neglected, blocked, or underfunded, preventing the community from fully utilizing its potential. The neglect of railway infrastructure, the inadequacy of the electricity grid, the lack of commitment to Andalusian ports, and the blockage of green mining are the four major burdens imposed on Andalusia by the Sánchez government..
The railway network, a brake on the industrialization of Andalusia
One of the keys to the industrialization of Andalusia is to have a modern and efficient railway network that allows connecting the industrial and logistics centers of the region. However, Andalusia is still awaiting more than 30 pending railway projects., necessary to guarantee the community's competitiveness on the national and international logistics map.
While the Sánchez Government allocates 77 million euros to strengthen Rodalies trains in Catalonia, Andalusian provinces such as Almería, Jaén, Granada, Málaga, Cádiz, Seville, Córdoba and Huelva remain forgotten., without the railway connections that would allow its industrialization to be promoted. The lack of a direct high-speed line between Seville and Almería and railway disconnection from the port of Motril are clear examples of this discrimination.
The power grid, a wall to industrial development
The inadequacy of the electricity grid in Andalusia is another of the major obstacles to its industrialization.The autonomous community has only 712 kilometers of network per million inhabitants, in front of 1.231 kilometers above the national average. This situation It limits the development of new industrial projects and hinders investment in strategic sectors..
Sánchez denies Andalusia's electricity needs that would definitely help it take off. Despite the efforts of Juanma Moreno's government, which has doubled the installed renewable energy capacity in five years, The central government has only approved 2% of the electricity investments the region needs to advance its industrialization.
Andalusia's untapped port potential
Ports are a key element in the industrialization of Andalusia.With a coastline of almost 1.000 kilometers and more than 23.000 berths, the community could position itself as a key logistics hub in Southern Europe. However, The lack of support from the Sánchez government prevents the use of these resources..
During the 12th Congress of the National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN), held in Malaga, the Minister of Development, Rocío Díaz, claimed the importance of Investing in ports as a driver of employment and industrial development. However, the The lack of state investment to improve rail connectivity and logistics integration limits the role of Andalusian ports in the region's industrialization..
Blocked green mining, a brake on sustainable industrialization
Green mining is essential for the sustainable industrialization of Andalusia., especially in the Huelva Pyrite Belt, one of the richest mining areas in Europe in terms of metals needed for the energy transition. However, the Lack of electrical infrastructure and government support keeps projects that could create thousands of jobs and boost the region's economy paralyzed..
The Minister of Industrial Policy and Energy, Jorge Paradela, has called on the central government Greater investments to facilitate the responsible and sustainable exploitation of mining resources, fundamental for the Industrialization of Andalusia and its role in the green economy.
Sánchez and Montero halt the future of green hydrogen in Andalusian industrialization.
La industrialization of Andalusia goes through become the largest producer of green hydrogen in EuropeHowever, the decision of the Sánchez and Montero Government to impose a permanent tax on the energy sector could slow down investments of more than 3.000 millones de euros and put at risk 10.000 jobs linked to strategic projects such as Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, as reported by President Juanma Moreno.
Moreno insists that this measure It discourages investment and leaves Andalusia at a disadvantage compared to competitors such as Portugal., curbing the leading role that the community could play in European green industrialization.
Andalusia advances despite obstacles from the Sánchez government
Despite these brakes, The industrialization of Andalusia continues to advance thanks to the efforts of Juanma Moreno's government., which has captured 6.700 billion euros in industrial investments and has generated 47.000 jobs in the renewable energy sectorAndalusia is now the community that will lead Spain's economic growth in 2025, according to BBVA Research, which confirms the success of its reindustrialization policies.
The Andalusian Executive has launched Innovative projects in mining, renewable energy and port development, consolidating its commitment to a sustainable industrialization that generates quality employment. Andalusia is prepared to lead the reindustrialization process of Spain, but it needs the central government Stop putting up obstacles and invest in key infrastructure.
Andalusia demands equal treatment to guarantee its industrialization
The industrialization of Andalusia is not an option, it is a necessity for the future of the community and for the economic balance of Spain.The Andalusian Government demands that Sánchez's Executive Address the region's just demands and allocate the necessary resources to modernize its railway network, its electricity grid, and its logistics and mining infrastructure..
Just so, Andalusia will be able to consolidate its leadership in reindustrialization and the transition to a green and digital economy., capable of generating employment and well-being for all Andalusians.
