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Friday, September 20, 2024

PP Challenges Catalonia's Fiscal Agreement

Published: 2024-08-03

The political landscape in Spain is heating up as the Popular Party (PP) prepares to challenge the recent fiscal agreement between the Spanish government and Catalonia's ERC party.

This agreement, which aims to establish a unique financial arrangement for Catalonia, has sparked outrage among PP leaders, who argue it undermines the principles of equality and solidarity among Spanish regions.

They claim that only a small fraction of the population, around 0.007%, has had a say in this significant decision, which they believe should involve all Spaniards.

The PP plans to take legal action against the agreement, asserting it is unconstitutional and detrimental to public services across the country.

Meanwhile, regional leaders, including Valencia's Carlos Mazón, are calling for a national referendum on the matter, emphasizing the need for broader public input on such critical issues.