The new political landscape from September
With the arrival of September, the government of Pedro Sánchez faces a new political stage full of challenges. This phase is presented as an ‘obstacle course’, with an autumn that promises to be intense, marked by crucial issues such as Catalonia’s budgets and funding.
Key challenges for the executive
The budgets for 2025 are one of the most controversial topics, with uncertainty hanging over their approval. In addition, migration pressure is intensifying, as evidenced by Sánchez’s imminent visit to African countries such as Mauritania and Senegal. The special financing agreed with ERC has become a divisive element, with repercussions that could benefit the opposition.
Legal and political dilemmas
The situation is complicated by the legal doubts surrounding the possibility of extending the budgets, recalling the experiences of the Rajoy government between 2016 and 2018. Parliamentary sources warn that this maneuver could face the review of the Constitutional Court, with consequences that could favor the opposition
Controversy surrounding Ábalos’ performances
Recently, José Luis Ábalos has generated controversy with his statements about an audit report that attributes irregularities in the purchase of masks. Ábalos rejects the accusations and questions the legitimacy of the survey, while rethinking his relationship with the PSOE.
Reflections on the financing of Catalonia
Salvador Illa, president of the Generalitat, has highlighted in an interview the importance of Catalonia for Spain as a whole, defending the financing agreed with ERC as an opportunity for improvement. Illa seeks to build bridges with other autonomies, although he rejects criticism about the inequalities that this agreement could cause.
The positioning of Junts
Illa has responded to the accusations of nepotism by Junts, which has been critical of the appointments to his ministry. The president considers that Junts has fallen into a radical opposition, away from the construction of a more inclusive government.
Perspectives of the media
Catalan newspapers address various topics, such as Catalan funding and economic initiatives in the mountain regions. However, a common aspect is the celebration of Barça’s victory in their first League game in Montjuïc, which has captured the public’s attention.
The impact of sport on society
With the duel between Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, the match was a reflection of the passion for sport in Catalonia, an element that unites and motivates citizens in moments of political uncertainty.
