The political landscape in Spain is heating up as the Popular Party (PP) prepares for a crucial summit of its regional leaders in Madrid.

The meeting, initially intended to showcase unity against the special financial arrangements for Catalonia, has been overshadowed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's invitation to individual regional leaders for bilateral talks at La Moncloa.

This move has stirred tensions within the PP, with some leaders like Isabel Díaz Ayuso of Madrid urging a collective boycott of Sánchez's offer, while others are open to discussions.

The PP aims to present a united front, emphasizing solidarity and equality in financial distribution, but the internal debate on reforming the outdated regional financing system remains unresolved.

Sánchez's strategy appears to be an attempt to divide the PP's stance, promising more resources for all regions to mitigate criticism over the Catalan agreement.

The outcome of this political maneuvering could significantly impact Spain's regional financial policies.