Manuel Gavira, the second vice president of the Junta de Andalucía and minister for Tourism, Justice, Deregulation and Local Administration, has presented the budget for his department for 2027 to the Budget Committee of the Andalusian Parliament. The total budget amounts to 1.081 billion euros, with a significant emphasis on justice, which will receive the largest budget in its history, alongside efforts to reduce bureaucratic obstacles, promote tourism, and support municipalities.
During his presentation, Gavira highlighted that these are the first budgets resulting from the coalition agreement between the People's Party (PP) and Vox, a commitment that he stated is reflected throughout the accounts of the Junta de Andalucía.
Justice: the largest budget in history
Justice is the primary budgetary priority of the ministry, with an allocation of nearly 810 million euros, meaning that three out of every four euros in the department's budget will be dedicated to this public service. Key measures include the initial creation of over 160 new jobs to meet the needs arising from the establishment of 95 new judicial units and 36 prosecutor positions.
The budget also allocates 28.4 million euros for judicial infrastructure, with projects planned for new judicial offices in Órgiva (Granada), Huércal-Overa (Almería), and Algeciras (Cádiz), as well as the City of Justice in Cádiz. Gavira asserted that justice must provide timely responses, adequate resources to its professionals, and protection for victims.
Tourism: 118 million euros to strengthen the main economic driver of Andalusia
Gavira defended the impact of the tourism sector, stating, "Tourism sustains businesses, jobs, and families" and "keeps many local businesses alive." He emphasised that tourism should not be measured solely by visitor numbers but also by the employment it generates, the opportunities it creates for small businesses, and the economic activity it stimulates throughout the year.
The tourism sector will receive 118 million euros, with the Junta's contribution to two tourism programmes increasing by nearly 25% to offset some of the reductions in European funding. Key initiatives include nearly eight million euros for Pymetur, aimed at helping small and medium-sized tourism enterprises modernise their facilities, adopt technology, reduce energy consumption, and improve services. Gavira also announced four million euros for new tourism segments and experiences, alongside the launch of the Andalusian Family Tourism Plan.
Deregulation: reducing bureaucratic hurdles and simplifying administration
The elimination of bureaucracy is another central theme of the 2027 budget and a key commitment of the coalition agreement. Gavira advocated for the use of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and the Deregulation Mailbox to identify processes that waste time and money for Andalusians, businesses, and self-employed individuals. The Deregulation Mailbox will collect proposals from citizens and entrepreneurs to identify administrative obstacles and suggest solutions.
Local administration: support for Andalusian municipalities
The budget for Local Administration in 2027 amounts to 84 million euros, aimed at strengthening support for local councils, improving infrastructure and municipal services, generating employment, and advancing the modernisation of local management, with particular attention to less affluent municipalities.
Increased protection for victims and access to justice
Among the new initiatives, Gavira highlighted the creation of a specialised unit for assisting victims of illegal occupation, in line with commitments made in the coalition agreement. He also announced the establishment of another unit for legal guidance, support, and coordinated response for individuals affected by disasters, independent of free legal assistance.
In conclusion, Gavira insisted that the 2027 budget represents a step forward in fulfilling the commitments made to the people of Andalusia following the coalition agreement between the PP and Vox.
