The war in Ukraine creates controversy in the Region. Like all communities, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is expected at the turn on the reception of Ukrainians, of whom we have known since Monday and through the voice of the Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin that they could be 100,000 to arrive in France. Problem: for the moment, the majority of Laurent Wauquiez does not plan no aid system for refugees arriving on regional soil in its draft deliberation. The left, socialists and ecologists in the lead, cries foul.
Aid only for associations that help in Ukraine
It was the draft deliberation submitted to elected officials at the end of last week that set fire to the powder. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region only provides aid to associations that work directly in the field of the conflict. She does not no mention of welcoming refugees which are beginning to arrive in many departments of the region.
“A shame for this land of humanist struggles”, denounces on Twitter Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, the president of the left group. According to her, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes would also be the only region of France not to act, by contributing to the External Action Fund of the Territorial Communities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On his side, the Region reacts and cries out lies. She recalls that it was only a working document and assures that in the final version which will be sent this Tuesday evening, the reception of refugees will be taken into account, contrary to what is said. “by a malicious and ill-informed opposition”.