The dilemma of the investions to Catalunya
Each year, the state’s general budgets provide for a number of investments in Catalonia, but the reality is that only one fraction of these funds is allocated. This discrepancy between what is budgeted and what is really spent generates a cumulative of unfinished projects and a sense of institutional neglect. In the end, the money that should have improved the Catalan infrastructure are redirected to other areas, leaving the territory with a series of needs not met.
An obvious contrast with Madrid
The paradox becomes clear when the situation of Catalonia is compared to that of Madrid. While in the Spanish capital it is spent twice the budget, Catalonia is forced to settle for only half of the planned funds. This inequality is not just a number; It affects the quality of life of the citizens and the economic development of the region.
Consequences in public transport
The impact of lack of investment is especially noticeable on the commuter system. Trapped travelers on a half route, university classes that cannot be attended and a transport service that is constantly affected. These situations not only cause frustration, but also generate significant economic losses for both companies and individuals.
The roads: another chapter of inattention
The same pattern is repeated on the Catalan roads. The lack of investments in the road infrastructure has led to chaotic situations, such as long waiting on the A7 motorway or the need to cross towns such as Gandesa with large tonnage trucks. Projects approved decades ago, such as the Gandesa-Corbera variant, have not yet materialized, generating an atmosphere of collective frustration.
An uncertain future
With political promises that often do not translate into facts, citizens are asked when promised investments will be made. The feeling of being treated as a colony, with our taxes that go without returning, creates a feeling of distrust of the authorities. A politician’s phrase about the ‘money of the Catalans’ perfectly exemplifies this dynamic of discredit.
A call for reflection
What is being experienced in Catalonia is not just a matter of divestment; It is a real institutional abuse. The lack of investment not only affects the infrastructure, but also has an effect on the quality of life of the citizens. The question is: How long will we have to endure this situation before the authorities take effective measures to reverse it?
The need for a change
Catalonia needs urgent care and real investment that responds to its needs. The current situation is unsustainable and requires a firm commitment on the part of the state. Only in this way can a better future be guaranteed for the next generations.
