The Spanish government, led by the PSOE, has managed to delay a potential political crisis with the Catalan party Junts.

At the heart of the dispute is Junts' demand for a parliamentary vote urging Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face a confidence motion.

The proposal, seen by some as a veiled no-confidence motion, was postponed by the Congress' governing body, dominated by PSOE and Sumar, citing legal uncertainties.

This move has temporarily averted a breakdown in relations, with Junts considering the delay acceptable for now.

However, tensions remain high as Junts accuses the government of failing to meet prior agreements, including issues like immigration powers and the use of Catalan in EU institutions.

The government insists that such a motion is beyond the parliament's authority, while opposition parties like the PP highlight Sánchez's reliance on Junts for legislative support.

Negotiations are expected to continue as both sides seek to avoid a political impasse.