Junts Rejects Spanish Government's Housing Decree Following Díaz's 'Racist' Accusations
The Catalan pro-independence party Junts has definitively ruled out supporting the Spanish Government's housing decree, declaring the legislative text dead. This decision follows harsh accusations by Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz, who labeled Junts as racist and classist for opposing rent control extensions. Sources from Junts confirmed that Díaz's remarks certified their refusal to approve the measure, stating it was already impossible but now unequivocally rejected. Consequently, Junts has officially suspended all relations with Díaz's Sumar party. The breakdown in negotiations eliminates any hope for the government to secure the necessary parliamentary majority for the decree, which is expected to fail if put to a vote on April 28. Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont retaliated against Díaz, accusing her of relying on outdated Spanish nationalist myths and insulting Junts voters rather than engaging in political debate. This conflict marks a significant deterioration in the relationship between the central government's left-wing coalition and key Catalan separatist partners, undoing previous diplomatic efforts such as Díaz's 2023 meeting with Puigdemont in Brussels aimed at smoothing political tensions.
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Junts Rejects Spanish Government's Housing Decree Following Díaz's 'Racist' Accusations
The Catalan pro-independence party Junts has definitively ruled out supporting the Spanish Government's housing decree, declaring the legislative text dead. This decision follows harsh accusations by Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz, who labeled Junts as racist and classist for opposing rent control extensions. Sources from Junts confirmed that Díaz's remarks certified their refusal to approve the measure, stating it was already impossible but now unequivocally rejected. Consequently, Junts has officially suspended all relations with Díaz's Sumar party. The breakdown in negotiations eliminates any hope for the government to secure the necessary parliamentary majority for the decree, which is expected to fail if put to a vote on April 28. Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont retaliated against Díaz, accusing her of relying on outdated Spanish nationalist myths and insulting Junts voters rather than engaging in political debate. This conflict marks a significant deterioration in the relationship between the central government's left-wing coalition and key Catalan separatist partners, undoing previous diplomatic efforts such as Díaz's 2023 meeting with Puigdemont in Brussels aimed at smoothing political tensions.
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