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Adriana Lastra stresses that the public policies of the Government of Spain “reinforce growth and equal opportunities” in Asturias

30/12/2025
Adriana Lastra stresses that the public policies of the Government of Spain “reinforce growth and equal opportunities” in Asturias

· The community has more affiliations to Social Security, more indefinite contracts, better pensions and strengthens the social shield

· The Principality will receive the record figure of 4,192 million euros in 2026, between the account deliveries and the liquidation of 2024

· The new Unique Transport Pass will promote sustainable and accessible mobility throughout the country, with the Asturian model as a reference

The Government delegate in Asturias, Adriana Lastra, has assessed the balance of management of the last accountability report ‘Complying’ and underlines that the public policies of the Government of Spain “reinforce growth and equal opportunities” in the Principality of Asturias.

Adriana Lastra has highlighted that Asturias currently has more Social Security affiliations, more indefinite contracts and better pensions, while strengthening the social shield. He also stressed the importance of the Royal Decree-Law, approved on December 23 by the Government of Pedro Sánchez, to promote the revaluation of pensions in 2026 by 2.7% in general and between 7% and 11.4% in the case of minimum pensions, as well as non-contributory pensions and Minimum Vital Income.

“The Government of Spain once again demonstrates that public policies work when it is managed with people in mind with a clear roadmap: strengthening stable employment, protecting those who need it most and ensuring that progress reaches all citizens,” he said, noting the importance it has for Asturias “where older people and working families are at the heart of our society.”

“Faced with those who are committed to cutting and precarious, the data confirm that the Government of Spain continues to guarantee rights and stability,” said the Government delegate.

In this regard, he has indicated that the average retirement pension has already increased 439 euros compared to what was received in 2018, now reaching 1,779 euros per month, pending the increase next year.

In addition, there are 32,238 more Social Security affiliations than in November 2018, up to 395,835; and indefinite contracts have increased by 175% compared to 2019, with 76,967.

The social shield in the Principality is also strengthened with 43,482 beneficiaries of the Social Electric Bond registered in October; and with 43,331 beneficiaries of the Minimum Vital Income registered in November. The scholarships have also been increased to 15,702 in the 2024/2025 academic year.

Adriana Lastra has pointed out that “the Government’s commitment to socio-economic progress and equal opportunities will continue this new year”, affecting the record figure of 4,192 million euros that Asturias will receive, between the installments on account and the liquidation of 2024, which is 6.1% more than in 2025. Likewise, he recalled that the deficit path proposed by the Government for 2026-2028 provides a fiscal margin of 103 million euros.

The commitment of the Government of Pedro Sánchez to the Principality of Asturias is also reflected in the increase of 37.7% of the resources to finance public services compared to the seven years of the previous Executive of the PP, with 6,438 million euros more. Likewise, the cancellation of the State debt reaches 1,508 million euros, which will mean reducing the debt of Asturias by 36% compared to 2023.

SINGLE TRANSPORT PASS

In addition, the Government delegate has highlighted the milestone that the new Single Pass for transport will represent to enhance sustainable and accessible mobility throughout Spain, with the Asturian model of the CONNECT card as a reference.

This pass, on which the Government of the Principality has already announced its willingness to join, will allow travel throughout the country and take all medium-distance trains, commuters and state bus services for a general flat rate of 60 euros per month and 30 euros in the case of children under 26 years of age. Likewise, during 2026, the transport aid will be extended and the gratuitousness of the Commuter trains in Asturias will be maintained.

DWELLING

“Among the main objectives of the Government of Spain is to promote the necessary conditions to make effective the right to decent housing,” said Adriana Lastra. For this, an investment of more than 285 million euros is destined in Asturias.

Thus, 95.1 million are dedicated for the State Housing Plans; 93.7 million for the PRTR; 35.1 million for the Program to Promote the Rehabilitation of Public Buildings (PIREP); 26.4 million for the Youth Bond; and 35 million ICO loans.

INVESTMENTS IN DIGITALIZATION AND MODERNIZATION

In the last seven years, investments in the Principality of Asturias have increased, with a particularly significant increase in Digital Transformation and Public Service of 1,605%, to 262.7 million, from the 15.4 million of the seven years of the previous government of the PP.