Catalan Budget Talks Intensify to Avoid Blockage
Catalonia’s budget is facing a deadline of July 31st. The Catalan government and ERC are trying to agree on a budget. ERC wants control of the IRPF tax to advance ‘national sovereignty’.
The Catalan government’s budget has been delayed due to disagreements. ERC, the Republican Left of Catalonia, is demanding control of the IRPF. The PSC and ERC are negotiating to find a solution. The Spanish government is not directly involved in the negotiations. The budget includes a planned allocation of €1.9 billion for 2026. A new deadline of July 31st was established after a previous postponement.
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Highlights
Budget Deadline Approaching
The Catalan budget has a new deadline of July 31st due to ongoing negotiations.
ERC Demands IRPF Control
ERC wants control of the personal income tax (IRPF) as a budget condition.
Government Faces Challenges Without Budget
Without a budget, Catalonia will face difficulties, according to Alicia Romero.
PSC and ERC Negotiate
The PSC and ERC are trying to reach an agreement to pass the Catalan budget.
Sovereignty a Key Issue
ERC wants provisions to advance ‘national sovereignty’ for Catalonia.