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The Government of Formentera will propose to the Delegation of the Government of the Balearic Islands that they take care of the boats that arrive with irregular immigrants on the coast, as it falls under their responsibility. According to the government, these boats are often abandoned or stranded on the beaches, causing an environmental problem and damaging the image of the island. The local government has taken it upon themselves to remove and accumulate these boats, incurring a financial cost. They propose that the Delegation of the Government cover the costs of removal, transport, and waste management for these boats. They also call for better coordination among the administrations involved and for the necessary resources to prevent the consolidation of the irregular immigration route.
5 Things You Need To Know
1. The Government of Formentera has proposed that the Delegation of the Government of the Balearic Islands take responsibility for the boats that arrive with irregular immigrants on the island’s coast.
2. These boats are often abandoned or stranded, causing environmental damage and harming the island’s image.
3. The local government has been removing and accumulating these boats, incurring a financial cost that they believe should be covered by the Delegation of the Government.
4. They call for better coordination among administrations and the allocation of resources to prevent the consolidation of the irregular immigration route.
5. The Government of Formentera also urges the central government and the European Union to consider the island a frontline territory and provide the necessary resources for effective surveillance and border control. They also call for better staffing and training for security forces.
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