In a significant setback for the Spanish government, the independentist party Junts, led by Carles Puigdemont, voted against the proposed stability budget in Congress, aligning with the PP and Vox.

This decision halts the progress of the 2025 General State Budget, as the approval of the stability path is essential for its development.

Junts justified their vote by highlighting the low execution of previous budgets in Catalonia, which they claim has left the region at a disadvantage compared to others like Madrid.

The government now faces the challenge of reintroducing the stability objectives, which could delay the budget process further.

This political maneuvering comes at a critical time, as negotiations for the investiture of Salvador Illa as president of Catalonia are underway, adding pressure on the coalition government.