One Last State Of Alarm Extension Request

[Carl]

Sanchez announced today he will request one last extension to the State of Alarm, but unlike other extensions that have been 2 weeks this will be for a period of one month.

The Prime Minister also believes that by the summer 50% of the country would have completed the de-escalation process.

https://english.elpais.com/politics/202 ... month.html

[Graham Knight]

Am I right in saying that this extension would be necessary, in order for the 4 phases to be implemented, without any problems occuring , Admin ?

[Carl]

Am I right in saying that this extension would be necessary, in order for the 4 phases to be implemented, without any problems occuring , Admin ?

This extension would take the end date of the State of Alarm to the 23 June, and I believe Sanchez never gave a specific date for completion of the 4 phases, merely saying by the end of June.

Sanchez today saying that only 50% of the country will have completed the 4 phases by the beginning of summer, seems to suggest that even with this one last 4 week extension the State of Alarm will expire before the whole country has de-escalated.

[Graham Knight]

Thanks for that. It's definitely unchartered waters ahead .
I suppose it's down to the numbers now .

[reddragon]

Personally, speaking as a supposedly vulnerable oldie, I hope he succeeds.

[Carl]

Discussions regarding an extension to 27 June (one month-ish) to the State of Alarm broke down today, but agreement has been reached on an extension for a further 15 days taking us to 7 June.

However, the government has maintained that it is essential that the State of Alarm remains in place during the de-escalation phases. Therefore, it is likely the government will need to request a further 15 day extension to the State of Alarm before it expires on 7 June.

So it looks like it will eventually be a one month-ish extension, but for political reasons it will be achieved through 2 extensions of 15 days.

[Brandyboy]

Thanks for the update admin