The Generalitat-State Bilateral Commission met for the fourth time this legislature, confirming the reactivation of agreements to strengthen self-government and institutional cooperation. Improvements to the AP-7 and AP-2 highways, Catalonia's participation in strategic airport planning, and progress on the transfer of the R1 railway infrastructure have been agreed upon.
In terms of road infrastructure, the agreement between the Ministry of Transport and the Generalitat will be modified to expand actions on the AP-7 and AP-2. The main novelty is the inclusion of pavement rehabilitation, with an estimated budget of 75 million euros, planned for development in Barcelona, Tarragona, and Girona throughout 2027. These actions aim to enhance the safety and functionality of these routes.
Regarding airport management, the Generalitat-State Bilateral Airport Body will be created, a joint body that will allow Catalonia to participate in defining airport strategy, investment planning, and proposing new routes. This body will also assess air connectivity needs and promote intermodality.
In the railway sector, progress has been agreed upon for the transfer of the R1 infrastructure between Sagrera and Maçanet-Massanes, a key step to improve service reliability and efficiency. Concurrently, the Mixed Commission for Economic and Fiscal Affairs (CMAEF) has agreed on transfers from the State to the Generalitat for railway services between 2025 and 2028, amounting to 1.148.7 million euros.
The Orbital Railway Line has also been promoted with the creation of a working group for technical and institutional monitoring, aiming to develop a collaboration protocol by the first quarter of 2027. Furthermore, the Subcommittee on European Affairs and External Action has been activated, and a working group has been established to promote the use of Catalan in relations between the General Administration of the State and citizens.
