The PSOE party in Fuerteventura has condemned the Canary Islands’ proposed budget for 2027, which reduces investment for the island by €31.7 million, marking a decrease of 22.3% from 2026. According to socialist deputies Manuel Hernández, Rosa Bella Cabrera, and Rafael Nogales, funding is expected to drop from €141.9 million to €110.2 million.
The party also highlighted the absence of specific funds for public housing construction in Fuerteventura and intends to demand that adequate financial provisions are included during the parliamentary discussions.
### Significant Cuts to Health Funding
The deputies pointed out that funding from 2026 for several healthcare projects, including the upgrade of the Gran Tarajal health centre, the dialysis unit in Costa Calma, the emergency care point in Antigua, and the local clinic in El Castillo, has been dropped. These funding amounts were €439,241, €739,241, €100,000, and €30,000 respectively.
Furthermore, they noted the lack of specific allocations for the expansion plan of Hospital General de Fuerteventura, the new Puerto del Rosario II health centre, and other hospital-related efforts. The budget for construction and equipment for the Health Services Management has seen a drastic reduction of 72.8%, falling from €2 million to just €544,358.
While acknowledging an increase for the Corralejo 2 Dunas health centre, the PSOE argued that it does not meet the overall needs of the island, nor does it offset the 67.3% cut to the Morro Jable health centre’s funding.
### Concerns Over Education and Social Services
In education, the PSOE reported a cut in funding for CEIP Francisco Navarro Artiles, from €1,595,099 to €800,000. They also noted that funds intended for the expansion of CIFP Majada Marcial, as well as improvements to the early years classroom at CEIP Costa Calma and the Antigua Early Childhood Education School, have been eliminated.
In the social health sector, previous allocations of €1,091,876 for social health infrastructure and €1,669,627 for person-centred care facilities have also been removed.
The PSOE expressed concern that these cuts fail to address Fuerteventura’s urgent needs in housing, healthcare, education, and social services. They plan to propose amendments aimed at restoring and enhancing these budgets.
