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Spanish Regions Reject Financing Overhaul, Accuse Government of Favoring Catalonia

Leaders of Andalusia and Castilla y León say the plan was shaped in talks with ERC to benefit Catalonia.

Overview

  • At the CPFF, all common‑regime communities except Catalonia opposed the Finance Ministry's proposal, with Castilla-La Mancha and Asturias joining the rejection.
  • Andalusian president Juanma Moreno urged María Jesús Montero to withdraw the plan and open a multilateral negotiation, arguing an Andalusian citizen would receive less funding per capita than a Catalan.
  • Castilla y León's Alfonso Fernández Mañueco labeled the proposal a 'tomadura de pelo', claiming his region would receive just 1.29% of new funds and warning of risks to health, education and social services.
  • Castilla y León officials criticized the process, saying no written documentation was provided at the CPFF and pressing for talks that include all autonomous communities.
  • The Junta of Castilla y León plans to challenge the model in court when it becomes legally actionable, while regional officials contend Montero intends to proceed despite broad opposition.