José González, the regional minister for Employment, Trade and Emigration, has underscored the significance of the newly established Delegated Commission of the Council of Galician Communities in shaping the future of the Galicia Retorna strategy. This initiative has facilitated the return of nearly 50,000 Galicians to Galicia since 2018.
González made these remarks during the closing session of the XIV Plenary of the Council of Galician Communities, held at the Casa de España in Rio de Janeiro. He was accompanied by Antonio Rodríguez Miranda, the Secretary General of Emigration, and Valentín García, the Secretary General of Language.
The return of Galicians is one of four key pillars underpinning the work of this permanent representative body for Galicians living abroad, which comprises 13 entities. Another crucial aspect highlighted by González is Galleguidad, where the Delegated Commission will play a vital role in assisting the Galician government in establishing the foundations of the new Galleguidad law. This law aims to extend beyond mere preservation of memory to encompass the socioeconomic and talent dimensions of Galicians abroad as a driver of development.
The social pillar of the Delegated Commission serves as a support network to ensure that assistance from the Xunta reaches all Galicians abroad who require help. The fourth pillar focuses on culture and language, with the Commission working to develop new mechanisms for promoting the Galician language and adapting its teaching to the digital age and artificial intelligence.
González also expressed gratitude for the work carried out by the outgoing Delegated Commission over the past three years. He encouraged all attendees to visit Galicia during the upcoming Xacobeo 2027 and to participate in the Day of Galician Communities.
