President Salvador Illa has submitted the budget without a guaranteed majority. Although an agreement with Comuns is in place, the final outcome depends on Esquerra Republicana (ERC), who are demanding full compliance with previous investiture deals.
The shadow of the Hard Rock project in Vila-seca, which previously triggered early elections, looms over the negotiations. This time, ERC has established income tax (IRPF) reforms as a non-negotiable condition following Oriol Junqueras' meeting with Pedro Sánchez on February 20th.
While the Socialist Party (PSC) warns of shared responsibility for a potential failure, the minority government must secure enough votes to avoid a significant parliamentary setback.
