Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) has officially registered a proposition in Congress to create an Infrastructure Consortium aimed at facilitating better collaboration between the central government and the Generalitat. This initiative is intended to ensure a higher percentage of execution for infrastructure projects, which is important for regional development. The announcement of this proposal coincides with the day the Salvador Illa administration approved the initial project of the budget for the current year, emphasizing the urgency of the matter for the local government.

The establishment of the Consortium is noted as a key point in the investiture agreement between the Catalan Socialist Party (PSC) and ERC. However, the approval of the budget in the Catalan Parliament requires the support of ERC, which is currently hesitant to endorse it due to the lack of progress on tax transfer issues, particularly concerning the IRPF (personal income tax). This poses a political dilemma as ERC has the potential to either support the budget or withdraw its backing, which could lead to serious consequences for governance in Catalonia.

The timing of the proposal's registration highlights the ongoing political negotiations and the balancing act both ERC and PSC must navigate to fulfill their political commitments while addressing the pressing needs of their constituents. The potential for increased funding and infrastructure development hinges on successful collaboration between these political entities, underscoring the intertwined nature of budget approval and regional infrastructure development in Catalonia.