Autonomy, 40 years of the collective triumph of the people of Extremadura

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Updated Friday, February 24, 2023-13:32

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Extremadura, in these 40 years of autonomy, has undergone an important transformation, making its GDP per capita go from 50.8% compared to the national average in 1983 to 74.8% in 2021. An inclusive and sustained economic development that has been possible thanks to the

Between 1978 and 1979 there were 11,344 companies registered with Social Security in the Extremadura region, in 2021 there were already 32,435 companies, 185.9% more.

Education and training have been two of the lever policies that have contributed to the transformation of society in Extremadura.

The launch of the University of Extremadura, one of the great engines of economic and social development that this year commemorates its 50th anniversary since its creation, has contributed to democratizing access

, making the principle of equality effective. of opportunities, promoting in turn the production of knowledge and R+D+i.

This firm commitment to education and training has in turn allowed digital takeoff in the classroom to be unstoppable, thus reducing the digital divide in a territory as extensive as Extremadura.

In addition, in parallel, a strong policy to promote Vocational Training and, especially, Dual Vocational Training has also been carried out.

Also at this time, there were major milestones in public health with the promotion of Law 10/2001 of June 28, on Health of Extremadura, which had the purpose of organizing and regulating the Extremadura Public Health System as an integral part of the System National Health Service, as well as the

A year later, the health transfer process was completed.

It was Royal Decree 1477/2001 of December 27 that officially

, allowing the homogenization of service portfolios;

the extension of Emergency Care;

the creation of a Network of Mental Health Teams, the establishment of Acute Care Units in hospital centers and, years later, the creation of the Extremadura Service for the Promotion of Personal Autonomy and Dependency Care (SEPAD).

Extremadura is the autonomous community that invests the most in primary care in the country: 351 euros per inhabitant and with 90% coverage.

In terms of employment, the real revolution in the labor market in Extremadura has been carried out by women.

There are currently 93,500 more women working than 27 years ago.

And it is that

113% more than in 1996, the year with the first official records.

And, in addition, current workers benefit from better working conditions: 7 out of 10 women have a permanent contract.

27 years ago it was 4 out of 10.

On the other hand, the foundations of decent housing are also part of the Extremadura government policy.

As the fifth pillar of the welfare state, during these 40 years it has configured

designed to allow access to decent, adequate and affordable housing for all people.

Throughout these years,

.

Recognized in the Statute itself, in its legal concretion it already testifies to the will to give relevance and participation to the most representative social and economic agents, as well as to contribute with the broadest sum of efforts to the development and progress of Extremadura.

Extremadura has carried out a firm transversal policy to reach all productive sectors and transform the economic reality.

In this sense,

currently being one of the pillars that sustains the fixation of the population to the territory.

On the other hand, the cohesion policy has become in these years of autonomy a first order instrument for investment, growth and job creation in the European Union with Extremadura.

In addition, thanks to the contribution of European Funds,

.

Among other aspects, it has allowed it to be at the forefront of the green and digital revolution and experience a powerful improvement in its telecommunications networks.

over the years

in terms of road and rail infrastructure, although much remains to be done.

In fact, in the last five years the central government has invested 1,700 million euros in the Madrid-Extremadura high-speed line, which some 170,000 users already enjoy and which is expected to be completed in the 2024-2025 horizon.

The structure of the region by road did not take place until 1995, with the start-up of one of the most important highways in Spain, the A-5 or Southwest highway, which links Madrid with Badajoz and connects Portugal with France. .

In 2007 the highway of the Ruta de la Plata was inaugurated, which connects Gijón with Seville, passing through Extremadura.

Two large road arteries that have substantially improved Extremadura's connectivity, linking the region from north to south and from east to west for almost 700 kilometres.

A progress that has also occurred in the regional road network.

Since in 1984 the competences in terms of highways were transferred from the State to the autonomous community, there has been an important improvement of the same with

, as well as a significant number of conditionings and improvements in it.

In air matters, in this autonomous period the Badajoz airport has come to have an offer of 30 weekly flights and 75,000 passengers a year.

A dynamism that has contributed to the increase in offers not only for holiday destinations, but also for seasonal ones.

The Government of Extremadura has put almost 200 free and universal public service routes into operation for all people registered in any municipality of Extremadura.

In terms of logistics, Extremadura has also experienced unprecedented progress in recent years with the

These spaces, both under construction, along with other future terminals will represent a decisive step for the industry in Extremadura.

In addition, Extremadura has become the first public administration in Spain that has carried out

aimed at offering people the best experience in accessing information on public services through a management model omnichannel and collaborative.

And it has also been at the forefront in other key measures, such as a broad legislative reform of more than 100 laws aimed at boosting the region's competitiveness as a pole of attraction for national and international companies compared to other Spanish territories, thanks to a attractive administrative offer, facilitating deadlines and eliminating bureaucratic burdens to favor investment.

Innovation and technology are also positioned as strategic elements that currently represent Extremadura, which will allow it

with the implementation of large business projects for the production of lithium batteries for electric vehicles, semiconductors through synthetic diamonds or supercapacitor cells for energy storage.

The start-up of the new Amazon Logistics Center in Badajoz, the CC Green eco-polygon in Cáceres and the leisure and entertainment project that will be located in the La Siberia region of Badajoz are also planned.

Over the last forty years, Extremadura has been able to configure an energy model with a predominance of renewable energies, taking advantage of its natural resources to

26 percent of the national total.

A measure that has facilitated business and industrial establishment on Extremadura soil, in turn promoting the ecological transition as a key element for the creation of employment and wealth.

An example of this is the commitment of the Executive of Extremadura to green hydrogen as the energy of the future.

Extremadura is leading the industrial green revolution with business projects for the production of lithium batteries for electric vehicles, semiconductors using synthetic diamonds or supercapacitor cells for energy storage.

Extremadura has reached great milestones in terms of equality between women and men.

The first,

on October 10, 2001 as a positive action measure to achieve real and effective equality.

It would be followed by two of the most important laws in this matter: the law on equality and against gender violence and the LGBTI Law of Extremadura.

In addition, since the Statute of Autonomy, Extremadura has carried out a process of democratization of culture, bringing performing arts and music to rural areas.

In turn, it has been

that, in addition to building a regional identity, constitutes a future opportunity for regional development.

In short, the last four decades have been the best to date for a land that long ago decided, out of ambition and courage, to change the course of its destiny and spread its wings to fly to generate new opportunities that would allow it to be the owner of your future.

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