Citizens expect to know the path of government members who will make their debut with the arrival of the new government. We hope that this time what happened on previous occasions will not happen when, completely relaxed, one of them openly stated that he is not political, that he is technical, without belonging to a movement or a party, when it is not necessary for that high office, it is enough that he enjoys the trust of the head of state; However, the popular saying “a minister who says he is not a politician is not a minister” holds good, which is perceived as an announcement of a failed administration.

The appointed person’s life changes radically after taking office, he enters a highly politicized environment, he must act with great prudence and skill, overcoming obstacles and pressure from colleagues imposed by the outdated law on administrative careers, the new ones will be inexperienced, they have not tasted bureaucratic bitterness, the insistence of relatives will begin which will not be able to please; Meanwhile, the sentiments of an implacable opposition will be ready to pounce on the slightest weakness. A special wisdom must emerge that universities do not teach, this is given to social relations, this is what they define as political governance, it will be necessary to work in accordance with Parliament without a government majority, which will exercise overwhelming control, it must often answer to different commissions or in a plenary session that could expose him to trials that could determine responsibilities, as provided for in Article 131 of the Magna Carta.

There is concern about the Ministry of Agriculture, an irreplaceable driver of essential economic and social activities, it is a super department; However, it has been minimized to the extreme, immersed in anonymity, putting it on the verge of extinction, its functions have been crippled, it has been inert in foreign trade issues that concern it, even worse in environmental issues, it does not play a leading role in commissions, negotiators of by free trade agreements, water resources have been taken away from them, they do not concern them, although the use and management of water is their domain. In the misunderstood ecological transition and neglected climate change, she is a stone guest, when the vast world of degraded soils is on her guiding and executive radar, the laws that determine them are written in the blank. Its tiny budget is undermined every year and mostly supports a disgruntled bureaucracy, not enough to undertake new and updated programs in the untouched space of biotechnology and digital transformation, the biggest expression of which is artificial intelligence. Saving and justifying that state portfolio is crucial.

This function will be performed by the engineer from Orense, Danilo Palacios Márquez, with experience suitable for this difficult task, a technician with optimal preparation and experience, with an exemplary family background in agriculture, we are sure that success will be his companion in the adventure, he has the skills that have enabled him to succeed in union and business life. (OR)