Overview

• María Jesús Montero says the budget will be presented within a short time, describing the plan as expansive in spending terms.
• Hacienda held an initial meeting with the PNV last week, but the Basque party’s support remains unconfirmed.
• Junts reports no contacts on the accounts and reiterates its demand to transfer unexecuted Catalan items it estimates at €50 billion.
• Anonymous ministry sources tell ABC that Montero intends to bring the fiscal stability path to Congress without prearranged backing to clear the first step.
• Government sources say missing the deadline allows reliance on the current prorogued deficit path with the option to approve new accounts before Jan. 1, 2026.