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Saturday, September 21, 2024

PSOE Leaders Unite Against Catalonia's Fiscal Deal

Published: 2024-08-01

Pressure is mounting within the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) as regional leaders voice their opposition to a recent agreement between the Catalan Socialists (PSC) and ERC, which proposes a unique fiscal arrangement for Catalonia.

Miguel Ángel Gallardo, the secretary general of the PSOE in Extremadura, has called for a meeting of the Federal Political Council to discuss the implications of this deal, emphasizing the need for a unified stance on regional financing.

Leaders from Castilla-La Mancha, Aragón, and Asturias have joined the call, expressing concerns that the agreement undermines equality among Spanish citizens.

Asturias' Finance Minister, Guillermo Peláez, warned that such a fiscal concert could diminish state resources and compromise inter-territorial solidarity.

As tensions rise, the PSOE faces a critical moment to address these internal divisions and reaffirm its commitment to equitable financing across all regions.