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the Canary islands, nor mentions the particularity of ultra-peripheral regions as should however be the
case according article 349 TFEU.
MP explained the EC is well aware of the situation. Emergency funding are already used in the Canary
Islands through an humanitarian assistance project managed by the Red Cross. The EC stands ready to
look at an additional EMAS funding request but authorities must be aware that funds are limited (due to
end of the programming period and COVID-19 context). MP clarified that EMAS is available for all sorts
of migration related projects and this include UAMs. Requests need however to be channel ed by the
central government. Furthermore if Canary authorities wish to benefit from specific funding for UAMs,
they should negotiate with Madrid a specific line for the next programming period (2021-2027) and
consider not only migration related budgetary lines but also integration funds, based on the ESF.
MP also emphasised that the issue of minors is a clear concern and priority of the Pact since it includes a
series of measures aiming at protecting children in general, including UAMs, and reinforcing their rights.
MP explained key priorities of the Pact, as regards a better integration of migration in our partnerships
and relations with third countries (legal channels, fight against smuggling and trafficking, readmission),
improving EU return policy (by improving cooperation with third countries but also by increasing the
role and support by Frontex) and SAR activities (considering that solidarity mechanism is mandatory in
case of SAR); suggested the Canary authorities to discuss with the central government on reinforced
cooperation with Frontex on border control and returns; invited the authorities to ensure that Spanish
central government presents any possible EMAS request without delay; agreed to reflect together with
DG REGIO about how Art 349 TFEU might be reflected in the migration proposals, in particular as
regards funding needs for addressing UAMs policies.
Ms Martinez invited Commissioner Johansson and DG Pariat to visit the Canary Islands as soon as
possible to have a first-hand understanding of the situation.
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