Direct State subsidies for Ceuta and Melilla: desalinated water and social services
03 Sep 2026Effective: 03 Sep 202666 views
Who is affected:
Autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla as direct beneficiary entities
Summary
The State grants direct subsidies to Ceuta and Melilla to finance their desalination plants and essential services. This is justified by their geographical isolation and high poverty rates.
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Royal Decree 708/2026 regulates the direct granting of subsidies to the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla under article 22.2.c) of the General Subsidies Act, avoiding competitive bidding as they are the only possible beneficiaries. Funds cover operating costs of desalination plants, essential given the absence of …
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