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89: 624:. This issue was frontally rejected by the PPdeG and therefore conversations were put on hold. Although there is a still a parliamentary commission working on the development of a draft for a new Statute, it is expected that political discussions on the question of "nationality" will not be resolved easily. 600:
With the establishment of the new Galician government following the elections of 2005, debates were initiated in the Parliament on a possible reform of the Statute. Indeed, reform of the Statute and further devolution had been on the agenda of the new parties in government: the
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The Galician government has the right to create, modify and implement its own legal system, in accordance with the general regulations of the Spanish state. This is officially known as the Galician Civil Code (noted in Art. 27, fourth point, of the statute of
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Some of these rights and powers have not been exercised, or not fully. Some other have. Still, the Galician government is entitled to request the transfer of further competencies to the Spanish Parliament by means of an
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The Galician government has additional competencies in public finance, taxes, and management of the economy and internal market, in accordance with the general regulations of the Spanish state.
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submitted a draft for a Statute of Autonomy. Once the Constitutional Committee and the Spanish Parliamentary Assembly altered this first draft, it was finally ratified by the
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Projects relating to the construction and management of irrigation activities involving the upkeep of channels, hydraulic functions and mineral and thermal waters
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However, this new Statute soon came under intense criticism as it was considered not sufficiently ambitious. The 1981 Statute was not initially supported by
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The Galician government has extended competencies in the management of fishing harbours, the fishing sector, sea rescue, mines and energy exploitation
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The control and management of foundations and co-operatives, casinos and gambling, trade centres for goods and asset values, and fishing associations
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The Galician government has almost exclusive competencies on education at all levels (schools and universities), and cultural issues in general
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The promotion of the economic development of the Autonomous Community within the objectives established in the national economic policy
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Núñez Seixas, X.M. (1999): “Autonomist regionalism within the Spanish State of the Autonomous Communities: an interpretation”, in
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The promotion of culture, research and investigation. The Galician government has the right and obligation to use and promote the
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The implementation of policies in relation to agriculture and farming, in accordance with the State's general law of economy
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The management of harbours, heliports and recreational airports and, in general, those not involved in commercial activities
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On 16 March 1979, Galicia attained the rank of "pre-autonomous community", and in June 1979 Galician members to the
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Galicia has its own institute of statistics and a number of other official scientific institutes, regulated by law
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Competencies regarding forestry and woodland use and management, as well as the management of inland waters
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Legal regulation of fishing in inland waters, fisheries, hunting, river fishing and shellfish exploitation
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The creation of new municipalities and territorial adjustments in existing ones. The establishment of the
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The Statute recognises Galicia the following specific powers, abilities and competencies (among others):
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The management of railways and roads whose infrastructures entirely belong to the autonomous community
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in a referendum held in December 1980. It came into effect on 6 April 1981 after being signed by King
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The management of the health system. Management of sanitary and hygiene services and infrastructures
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that had been drafted and voted in 1936. This earlier Statute could not be implemented due to the
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endorsed Galicia with control over the economy and taxes, and also with the unique power to
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Nationalism and the Nation in the Iberian Peninsula. Competing and Conflicting Identities
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The development of policies for territorial management, urban management and housing
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Yet, it was mentioned that the new Statute should recognise Galicia not just as an
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Industrial and intellectual property is responsibility of the Galician Government
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Competencies regarding environmental management, landscape and nature protection
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Control and protection of the Galician coast (except for international issues)
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The management of forestry and the development and exploitation of public land
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since they considered it "limited" compared to the 1936 one. For example, the
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The Galician government has full powers in tourism management and promotion.
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The regulation, promotion and management of festivals, fairs and markets
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Galicia has its own public radio and television broadcasting company (
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Promotion of sport and management of sporting and leisure activities
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The protection, promotion and management of handicraft and fine arts
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Surveillance and protection of buildings and installations
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The Galician government regulates pharmaceutical services
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The management of museums, libraries and music schools
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Management of the environment and protection of nature
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AsimetrĂ­a y plurinacionalidad en el Estado AutonĂłmico
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The 1981 Statute of Autonomy recognises Galicia as a
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The organisation of the self-government institutions
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The Statute passed in 1981 has its precedent in the
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Galician Statute of Autonomy
Statute of Autonomy of Galicia of 1936
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