The commons present an amendment in its entirety
The commons have decided to present a full amendment to the budgets of the Generalitat for 2024. This action represents another step in the pulse maintained by the group commanded by Jéssica Albiach with the Government, with whom it maintains discrepancies on several issues.
Discrepancies on the Hard Rock and other social folders
One of the main discrepancies between the commons and the Government is the issue of Hard Rock. Jéssica Albiach’s group does not agree with the recreational and tourist project and has made it a condition to approve the accounts. Additionally, there are other social folders where there are discrepancies as well.
The debate in all accounts
Next week the debate will take place on all the budgets. The executive needs the support of the commons to overcome this phase. It should be noted that presenting an amendment in its entirety does not necessarily imply that the budgets are overturned, as there is time until the plenary session to withdraw it, if necessary.
The support of the PSC and the criticism of the socialists
At the moment, President Aragonès has the support of the PSC, with whom he signed an agreement last week that includes social measures and other commitments. However, the spokeswoman for the Socialists in Parliament, Alicia Romero, has criticized the commons for putting the Hard Rock project as a condition for approving the accounts, considering it a purely electoral interest.
The response of the commons and the ongoing negotiation
The commons have asked President Aragonès to correct this mistake and put limits on the PSC. They have also expressed their willingness to continue negotiating until the last moment, but have made it clear that if there is no explicit commitment from the Government against the Hard Rock, they will discard the accounts.
The distance between Aragonès and Albiach
The distance between President Aragonès and Jéssica Albiach is obvious, as they have not spoken for 15 days. The commons have made it an essential condition that the Government publicly rejects the Hard Rock project in order to withdraw the amendment in its entirety.
Continuity of negotiations
Despite existing differences, negotiations continue on other issues that the commons demand, such as the sixth hour, more resources for public housing and mental health. However, the final decision of the commons will depend on the attitude of the Government regarding the Hard Rock.
The importance of the Government’s decision
The commons want to know why the PSC is betting on the Hard Rock project and have asked for public explanations. If the Government publicly rejects this project, the commons will withdraw the amendment in its entirety and negotiations will continue. Otherwise, they will discard the accounts.
