Spanish right pushes for split data collection on nationals and foreigners
Spain’s two leading right-wing parties, Partido Popular (PP) and Vox, have called for national statistics agencies to separate data on foreigners from figures concerning Spanish nationals. The proposal, championed by PP’s opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Valencia’s regional president Carlos Mazón, aims to clarify the respective contributions and benefits of foreigners and citizens within Spain.
Party officials argue that distinct data sets would improve transparency regarding immigrants’ impact on social services, employment, and public welfare programs. By distinguishing between the statistics for Spanish nationals and foreigners, policymakers believe that a more detailed analysis could be conducted to support legislative initiatives and inform public debate.
The endorsement of this approach comes amid growing discussions about immigration and social policy in Spain, where official data currently aggregates information about all residents without specifying nationality. Supporters of the measure suggest that clearer insights could address concerns about resource allocation, integration, and potential reforms to social systems.
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