Overview
- María Jesús Montero will step down to run as the PSOE candidate in Andalusia, with elections expected in June 2026 if there is no early call.
- She said the 2026 State Budget is already elaborated and intends to present it in Congress during the first quarter.
- With Junts no longer backing the government, ERC’s stance becomes decisive as Montero continues talks with parliamentary groups.
- The proposed regional financing model seeks to direct more resources to communities, particularly those long underfunded, and Montero urged the PP to support it.
- Addressing internal controversies, she defended the PSOE’s response to harassment complaints and distanced herself from a SEPI‑related corruption case.