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In Catalan Debate, Illa Unveils SAREB Housing Plan and Seeks Budget Deal as Junts Puts Sánchez on Notice

Upcoming votes on the Brussels pact and a bespoke financing model could determine the stability of Sánchez’s government.

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El líder de ERC en el Parlament, Josep Maria Jové, en el debate de política general.
El president Illa y el líder de Junts en el Parlament, Albert Batet.

Overview

  • President Salvador Illa offered ERC and the Comuns a path to approve the regional budgets and pursue a bespoke financing framework for Catalonia.
  • Illa announced a forthcoming accord with Spain’s Housing Ministry for the Generalitat to manage 13,000 SAREB flats in usufruct and 300 plots, with signing expected in the coming weeks.
  • Junts leader Albert Batet warned that, if the Brussels investiture commitments are not fulfilled, his party will seek other avenues and review its support for Pedro Sánchez in Congress.
  • ERC’s Josep Maria Jové demanded immediate progress on the promised financing model and said ERC will not enter budget negotiations in Catalonia or Madrid without concrete delivery.
  • Junts and ERC plan to use Thursday’s resolutions—covering the amnesty narrative, the Brussels agreement and related texts—to gauge compliance and recalibrate their stance toward the national government.