Illa Counts His Profits
Illa has strategically maneuvered to consolidate his power and gain support in Catalonia through political alliances and public relations efforts.
Stalled Budgets: Catalonia Cannot Wait
Catalonia faces delays in crucial infrastructure projects as budget approvals remain stalled, impacting public spending.
Junqueras exploits Illa's weakness while 'buying time to be amnestied and able to be a candidate for the Generalitat'
Oriol Junqueras has pressured Salvador Illa to withdraw his budget proposal, leveraging ERC's stance against unilateral decisions by the Catalan government.
Salvador Illa responds to the viral video in which young Catalans do not know who presides over the Generalitat: 'We must correct it'
Salvador Illa expresses concern over a viral video showing young Catalans unable to identify the president of the Generalitat, emphasizing the need for political engagement among youth.
Alejandro Fernández (PP): "Illa perfectly imitates the 'process' with instability"
Alejandro Fernández, leader of the Catalan PP, criticizes President Salvador Illa for his handling of political instability in Catalonia, likening him to former separatist leaders.
The keys on what the Government of Salvador Illa can and cannot do without Budgets
The article discusses the limitations and options for the Catalan government led by Salvador Illa, which approved a credit supplement after withdrawing its budget proposal from Parliament.
The Generalitat eliminates 69 obsolete advisory councils and study groups
The Generalitat has officially dismantled 69 advisory councils and study groups deemed obsolete as part of its administrative rationalization process.
From Junqueras to Tarradellas
Negotiating with ERC is likened to a painful dental visit, reflecting the challenges and complexities in discussions about Catalonia's budget and sovereignty.
Pedro Sánchez also loses in Catalonia
Pedro Sánchez faces a political setback in Catalonia as the promise of institutional stability evaporates amid struggles with the local leadership.
The Opposition Reprimands Salvador Illa in the Parliament for the Withdrawal of the Budgets: 'Failure, Shame, and Irresponsibility'
The opposition in the Catalan Parliament criticized President Salvador Illa after his government withdrew the budget proposal due to ERC's refusal to support it.
Illa withdraws his Budgets due to ERC's refusal to approve them
The Catalan government led by Salvador Illa has withdrawn its budget plans after failing to persuade ERC to withdraw a critical amendment.
Salvador Illa will withdraw the Budget project to avoid a defeat in the Parliament
Salvador Illa has decided to withdraw the budget proposal to prevent a defeat in the Catalan Parliament, agreeing with ERC to negotiate a new budget before the summer.
The Government Appeals to the Responsibility of ERC to Have Budgets
The Catalan Government urges ERC to take responsibility for reaching a budget agreement, emphasizing the need to secure 9 billion euros in funding amid economic instability caused by the Iran war.
Making Sense of Calm
The article discusses the calm political landscape in Catalonia amidst global political tensions, particularly contrasting it with figures like Trump.
Teachers begin a strike and pressure the Illa government in its most critical week
Teachers in Catalonia have initiated a week-long strike and protests that culminate in a general strike, pressing the government during a pivotal budget debate.
The Government of Salvador Illa Edges Towards the Abyss Amidst Budget Blockage
The Catalan Government, led by Salvador Illa, faces uncertainty over the approval of its budget amid opposition from ERC, recalling a similar situation from 2024.
Illa rules out pressuring Sánchez to yield to ERC for Budget approval: "I will not use my deputies to bring down the president"
Salvador Illa has stated that he will not pressure the government to concede tax management to ERC in order to negotiate the regional budgets for Catalonia.
Illa defends that his project is for a decade and does not entertain an electoral advance
Salvador Illa emphasizes the longevity of his government project for Catalonia while facing opposition from ERC regarding budget negotiations.
Illa bends again to Sánchez and his 'no to war' just hours before the elections in Castilla and León, distancing the possibility of an early election in Catalonia: 'We are not thinking about 2026 or 2027'
Salvador Illa aligns with Pedro Sánchez's anti-war stance, emphasizing peace values ahead of upcoming elections in Castilla y León and ruling out early elections in Catalonia.
Illa meets with parliamentary groups to discuss the impact of the War in Iran
Catalonia's president, Salvador Illa, met with parliamentary group leaders to discuss economic measures in response to the impacts of the ongoing War in Iran.
ERC raises the tone on the Budget and warns Salvador Illa not to make the same mistake as with the Estatut
ERC has intensified its demands regarding the Generalitat's Budget, cautioning Salvador Illa against repeating past errors with the Estatut.
The Government of Illa seeks to seal peace with various groups amid uncertainty over the Budget
The Government of Illa is attempting to stabilize relations with several organizations while facing challenges regarding budget approval and opposition from ERC.
ERC determined to bring down Illa's Budgets: "99% chance there won't be accounts; the PSC will know how to get out of what it has gotten into"
ERC's leadership foresees a 99% chance that the budgets proposed by Salvador Illa will not be approved due to unresolved negotiations over tax authority cessions.
The Illa Government cools the possibility of early elections if there are no budgets
The Catalan government led by Salvador Illa has dismissed the idea of early elections despite the potential failure to pass the budget for the second consecutive year.
The former head of the Mossos d'Esquadra, Eduard Sallent, dismissed after the failed arrest of Puigdemont, leaves the police force
Eduard Sallent, the former head of the Mossos d'Esquadra, has requested leave and will depart from the police force following his dismissal related to the unsuccessful arrest of Carles Puigdemont.
The Govern asks for support for its accounts to face the economic blow of the crisis in the Middle East
The Catalan government is seeking financial support to navigate economic challenges posed by the crisis in the Middle East amidst ongoing discussions over budget approvals.
The crisis between Illa and the leader of the business organization becomes entrenched: "They have only spoken twice by message and about the president's health"
The relationship between the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, and the leader of Catalonia's main business organization, Josep Sánchez Llibre, remains strained with minimal communication.
Junqueras dismisses Illa's threat to call elections if there are no budgets: 'It would be his suicide'
Oriol Junqueras of ERC has rejected Salvador Illa's pressure regarding the approval of budgets, asserting that guarantees over tax collection must be provided before negotiations can proceed.
ERC maintains pressure on Illa and presents a complete amendment to its budgets
ERC has registered a complete amendment to the budgets presented by the Catalan Government, responding to the challenge posed by Socialist Salvador Illa.
ERC increases pressure on Illa by registering the total amendment to the Budget
Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) has registered a total amendment to the Generalitat's budget, escalating their conflict with Salvador Illa's government.
The poker game of Illa and Junqueras
The article discusses the complex political negotiations between leaders Illa and Junqueras amid uncertainties surrounding promises made by the socialist party.
Illa increases spending on nationalist structures in his first budget: 37.3% more to TV3, three new embassies...
Salvador Illa's first budget as President of Catalonia significantly increases funding for nationalist institutions, elevating financial support for TV3 by 37.3%.
Sánchez and Illa, united in adversity due to lack of budgets
The article discusses how Catalan President Salvador Illa is advancing budget discussions amidst potential electoral implications for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Illa Will Pressure Junqueras Over the Budgets to the Point of Threatening an Early Election in Catalonia
Catalonia's President Salvador Illa is increasing pressure on ERC leader Oriol Junqueras regarding the approval of the regional budget, even hinting at the possibility of early elections.
The Government of Salvador Illa presents the Budgets without support and highlights its solitude in the Parliament
The Government of Salvador Illa has initiated the process to approve the 2026 budget without securing the necessary support from parliamentary groups.
The Govern approves a budget with a record investment in housing of 1.9 billion
The Catalan government has approved a record budget of 1.9 billion euros for housing, aimed at providing rental assistance to nearly 90,000 residents.
The Govern of Salvador Illa will approve the Budget project this Friday to pressure ERC, which maintains its rejection: "Less self-help messages and more national ambition"
The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, plans to approve a budget proposal despite lacking essential support from ERC, which has rejected negotiations over tax concessions.
Salvador Illa announces that the Government will approve the budget project this Friday after ERC's no-show
Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, has announced the approval of the budget project for 2026 on Friday, despite the absence of cooperation from ERC.
Salvador Illa: “I can defend the new funding from Algeciras to Girona”
Salvador Illa, the president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, expresses his lack of ambition for national presidency, asserting his commitment to regional stability and long-term projects.
The Catalan PP announces a challenge to the Constitutional Court against the limitation of speculative housing purchases agreed between Illa and the commoners
The Catalan PP plans to challenge the proposed law limiting speculative housing purchases in Catalonia, claiming it attacks private property rights.
Illa stages his support to collect personal income tax to attract ERC to negotiate the Budgets
Illa demonstrates his support for collecting personal income tax in an effort to entice the ERC to negotiate the Catalan budget.
Audacity against the housing crisis
The Catalan government takes bold steps to tackle the housing crisis by regulating purchases to curb speculation.
The interventionism of the Generalitat in housing causes a clash between Illa and Catalan entrepreneurs: "assumes Colau's agenda"
Catalonia's housing policies have led to growing tensions between the Generalitat and business leaders, culminating in a significant clash this week.
The Government of Illa makes Catalan a mandatory requirement for immigrants renewing their residency
The Catalan government has mandated that immigrants renewing their residency must study Catalan as a requirement for their permit renewal.
Illa reaches a Budget agreement with the 'comunes' but still needs ERC's support to approve it
Salvador Illa's government has secured a budget agreement with the 'comunes', but will need support from ERC for final approval in the Parliament.
Salvador Illa and knowing what to do
The urgent need to prevent a new budget extension is highlighted alongside rising anti-immigrant sentiments in Catalonia amid the electoral embrace of far-right parties throughout Europe.
Illa recounts how he experienced his illness: a lot of pain, fentanyl, and the first time in his life sleeping in a hospital
Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, shares his painful experience of battling a rare infection and his recovery process, while expressing hope for a second term.
How Pedro Sánchez intends to endure?
Pedro Sánchez seeks to distance himself from past corruption scandals by relying on his strong relationship with Salvador Illa, a key ally from the Generalitat.
Illa returns to lead the Govern with the plan to accelerate the approval of the budget
Salvador Illa returns to his political duties to expedite the approval of Catalonia's 2026 budget after recovering from an illness.
The Catalan Church signs an agreement with Illa to cede properties for social housing
The Catalan Church has signed a four-year agreement with the government to donate properties for social housing while retaining ownership of the assets.