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.
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.
Salvador Illa, upon his return to the Palau: "I know what Catalonia needs and what needs to be done"
Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, publicly resumes his duties, acknowledging Catalonia's challenges and expressing determination to address them.
A Right at Home
The article discusses the political challenges facing Junts and its leadership during a critical moment in Catalonia's political landscape.
Illa returns to the presidency after a month of absence with the challenge of overcoming the Rodalies crisis and passing his first budget
Salvador Illa returns to the presidency of the Generalitat after a month-long medical leave, facing significant challenges including the ongoing Rodalies rail service crisis and the need to approve his first budget as president.
Illa returns to command after his illness at the most complicated time of his mandate
President Salvador Illa is returning to his position after a sick leave due to osteomyelitis, just as he faces significant crises including budget shortfalls and strikes.
Illa will return to his duties as 'president' next Monday
President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, is set to gradually resume his responsibilities next Monday following a month-long recovery from a rare bone infection.
Illa rejoining the Palau de la Generalitat next Monday after a month on sick leave
Catalan President Salvador Illa will return to political activities next Monday after recovering from a medical condition that led to a month-long sick leave.
Renew Plan in the Parliament?
The article discusses the recent unexpected situation in the Catalan government due to the work absence of President Salvador Illa and the temporary leadership of Albert Dalmau amidst a crisis in the transportation system.
The Government Faces a Crossroads of the Legislature with the Budgets
The Spanish Government is at a critical junction as it negotiates the upcoming budgets amidst challenges in funding and governance.
This is how Salvador Illa evolves: only a crutch, committed to rehabilitation and cheerful, but no date to return to Palau
Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat, is recovering from a rare pubic infection that affected his mobility and strength in his legs, but he remains optimistic and engaged in rehabilitation.
Illa could return sooner than expected, according to his medical team
Medical reports suggest that Salvador Illa, the president of the Generalitat, is recovering and may return to politics sooner than anticipated, despite ongoing challenges.
The Government and the Comuns begin negotiation of the 2026 budgets
The Govern led by Salvador Illa is negotiating the 2026 budgets with the Comuns, aiming for measures to enforce the Housing Law and increase resources for education and healthcare.
The Salvador Illa Government imposes the first fines under the Housing Law and paves the way for Budget negotiations with Comuns
The Catalan government has imposed its first fines for violations of the Housing Law, fulfilling a requirement set by Comuns to negotiate this year's regional Budget.
The Government Faces February with Strikes by Doctors, Teachers, and Train Drivers Amidst Rodalies Crisis
The Government of Salvador Illa is entering February with numerous strikes by doctors, teachers, and train drivers as it grapples with an ongoing crisis affecting the Rodalies train system.
The Left Fades
The political left is experiencing a phase of disarray and diminishing presence since losing the Barcelona mayoralty, with only occasional critical contributions that fail to rekindle lost hopes.
Illa on the verge of 'breakup' with Sánchez Llibre for not supporting the new funding
Tensions are rising between Catalonia's socialist leader Salvador Illa and the main Catalan business association, Foment del Treball, due to disagreements over a new regional funding plan.
The Government of Salvador Illa defends that it can negotiate the Budgets despite opposition reproaches
The Government of Salvador Illa is moving forward with budget negotiations this first quarter of the year, despite facing criticism from the opposition.
The financing model distances Foment from the Govern of Illa
The Catalan government is frustrated by the rejection of its proposed financing model by the business group, which they view as insufficient.
Catalan farmers end five days of roadblocks after meeting with Illa
Catalan farmers have ended five days of protests against the Mercosur agreement following a meeting with President Salvador Illa, expressing satisfaction with the commitments made.
Illa and Puente establish the new Rodalies company and hire the number two from the Barcelona Metro to lead it
The new Rodalies company has been officially established by President Salvador Illa and Minister Oscar Puente, with plans to become operational in several months, and will be controlled by the state-owned Renfe with 50.1% of the shares.
Illa and Junqueras defend the agreement before their bases: "It is the best funding model in history"
ERC leader Oriol Junqueras and PSC leader Salvador Illa defended the new autonomy funding model agreement at their party's extraordinary national councils, emphasizing its historical significance and potential negotiation on VAT management.
The financing agreement with ERC clears the way for Illa's first budgets
The financing agreement with ERC paves the way for Salvador Illa to potentially approve his first budget after a year and a half without financial accounts.
Illa defends that the financing model does not privilege Catalonia and seeks the support of Junts
Catalan president Salvador Illa argues that the proposed financing model is fair and does not favor Catalonia, while calling for support from the Junts party.
Illa celebrates that the agreed autonomous financing is "good for Catalonia and good for the whole of Spain"
President Salvador Illa praised the newly agreed autonomous financing model as beneficial for both Catalonia and Spain, calling it a unique opportunity and a significant advance.
Illa meets with Junqueras and Albiach to evaluate the new regional financing agreement
Catalan President Salvador Illa is holding meetings with ERC leader Oriol Junqueras and Comuns leader Jéssica Albiach to discuss a new regional financing agreement made between the central government and the republicans.
Illa and his Government received 1,261 gifts in 2025, including oil, wine, books, paintings, and clothing
In 2025, President Salvador Illa and his government received a total of 1,261 gifts, with Illa receiving the most at 151 gifts and the least received by the Minister of Research and Universities at 14 gifts.
Catalonia downplays Madrid's 'surpass' in social security affiliates attributing it to capital effect
Catalonia's government minimizes the significance of Madrid surpassing it in social security affiliates and attributes this shift to the advantages of being the capital.
Illa awaits an imminent financing agreement to revitalize his mandate
Catalonia's President Salvador Illa expresses optimism about a new financing model from the government while announcing a meeting this week with Pedro Sánchez.
The Generalitat achieves the best credit rating in a decade while awaiting debt relief and better financing
The Catalan Administration begins 2026 with improved credit ratings, moving away from junk bond status, as it focuses on proposals for a new financing model and debt relief.
The Government studies controlling speculative housing purchases with new taxation and the condition that it is for living
The Generalitat plans to implement new taxation regulations to regulate speculative housing purchases with the aim of ensuring they are for residential use, and expects to present a proposal in the coming weeks.
Illa defends an "integrating and humanitarian" Catalonia with immigration in the face of the rise of Aliança and Vox in his Christmas speech
Catalonia's president, Salvador Illa, emphasized the region's commitment to an "integrating and humanitarian" approach to immigration during his Christmas speech, amidst the growing influence of Aliança Catalana and Vox.
Salvador Illa uses his Christmas message to warn of the ultra rise: “Without humanity, a country cannot be built”
Salvador Illa, in his Christmas message, warned about the rise of the far-right, stating that a country cannot be built without humanity and that blaming the less fortunate is not the solution to Catalonia's needs.
Illa claims 'goodwill' in his Christmas message: 'The answer to our challenges is not to blame the different'
In his traditional Christmas speech on the day of Sant Esteve, President Salvador Illa emphasized the importance of goodwill as a driving force for a better future, urging unity, truth, humanism, fraternity, and cooperation.