Spain's government is entering 2025 without a new budget, marking another year of political gridlock.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces the challenge of uniting ideologically diverse allies, including the independentist Junts party, to approve the General State Budget.

Negotiations hinge on sensitive issues like immigration reforms and debt relief for Catalonia.

Despite progress in talks, the unpredictability of Junts leader Carles Puigdemont looms large.

Sánchez has signaled his willingness to govern without legislative support, extending the use of the 2023 budget.

The government aims to finalize agreements by early 2025, but the path remains uncertain.