María Jesús Montero expressed her willingness to break down the social shield decree after it was rejected by Congress, emphasizing the necessity of its measures for vulnerable families and municipalities.
María Jesús Montero, the First Vice President and Minister of Finance of Spain, announced her openness to dissecting the recently failed social shield decree. This announcement came after the decree was rejected in Congress due to opposition votes from the PP, Junts, and Vox. Montero indicated that the government would assess how to navigate the parliamentary arithmetic to preserve as many measures as possible from the decree, underlining their importance for societal welfare.
The rejected decree included various crucial provisions, such as a moratorium on evictions and preventing utility cuts for vulnerable families. Additionally, it included provisions for 25 billion euros to support regional governments and municipalities, alongside tax deductions for housing rehabilitation. Montero emphasized that all proposed measures were necessary and aimed at bolstering the social support system for those in need, thus highlighting the government's commitment to social welfare amidst political challenges.
Montero's comments reflect the ongoing tensions between the coalition government and opposition parties, as well as the complexities of legislative approval within the current political environment. The fate of the social shield measures will depend on the government's ability to repackage and negotiate them in a way that might garner broader support, a task that is essential for addressing the dire needs of vulnerable populations and ensuring effective governance in economic recovery efforts.
