Before the Thursday session in the Congress of Deputies, PSOE professionals found themselves torn between faith and reason, or rather, between opportunism and tactical maneuvering. By 9 AM, the satisfaction of the rightist factions, both independentists and statists, was palpable as they sensed the PSOE's submission to their agenda. The negotiations were reaching a crucial point, as various political groups, including locals and nationalists, gathered together with a false sense of pact, ultimately approving Puigdemont's controversial law against repeat offenders. The PSOE, under Sánchez, appears resigned, left with uncertainties regarding their political future.

The government is, however, strategically prepared to justify its shift in stance. The optics of the day featured Míriam Nogueras posing with her mayors in the beautiful Patio de Floridablanca, signaling an alignment with Aliança Catalana. This image, however, contrasts sharply with the historical allegiance of PSOE to progressive values, raising questions about the authenticity of their current alliances. The political landscape is at a crossroads, with significant implications for how parties will navigate their partnerships moving forward.

As the law debates concluded, the PSOE's decision marks a significant moment in Spanish politics, where the lines between traditional party values and emerging opportunistic alliances are blurred. It suggests a shift toward potentially compromising fundamental ideologies in favor of political survival amid pressures from both right-wing entities and discontent within their ranks. This evolving situation will undoubtedly lead to further scrutiny of PSOE's long-term strategy and its impact on Spanish governance.