Junts rejected two housing decrees in the Congress of Deputies, breaking with the Spanish government led by Pedro Sánchez and contributing to an institutional crisis that threatens to bring the State to new elections, ara.cat reported.
Congress Votes Down Housing Decrees
The rejection of the housing legislation unfolded in Madrid during a legislative week where the party of Carles Puigdemont charted a distinct course. Despite pressure from the left and the Sindicat de Llogateres, Junts distanced itself from the proposals of the Moncloa, unlike the delegations of the Partido Popular and Vox. Party sources reported receiving “congratulations” from small property owners who had urged lawmakers to defeat the measures.
Executive Board Unanimously Backs Strategy
The decision to oppose the decrees received total backing during a debate of the party’s national executive board. Miriam Nogueras, the party’s leader in Madrid, spoke first, followed by general secretary Jordi Turull. According to internal sources, the leadership approved the position by total assent, reflecting a unified front across all internal currents, including the left-wing ones.
Ideological Shift and Past Precedents
The vote marks a departure from the party’s legislative approach during the mandate of Quim Torra at the head of the Generalitat, when the executive opted to contain rental prices with caps in 2020. Party sources noted that earlier interventions occurred during exceptional contexts for independentism with coalition governments, whereas the Calella congress in 2024 and positioning within the European Democratic Party reflect a socioliberal and centrist direction.
Junts officials believe elections will not cause harm
While the defeat of the housing packages coincides with a possible electoral advance being considered by Pedro Sánchez, Junts officials maintained that elections would not harm them. Leadership representatives argued that facing an election would highlight that they are “the only ones who differ from the rest” and can represent a “central position,” while avoiding competition from Aliança Catalana in municipal and Catalan elections.
Junts opposes housing decrees over legal insecurity
Why did Junts oppose the government housing decrees?
Party representatives argued that the proposed legislation created “legal insecurity,” was “not tough enough against vulture funds,” and that the prohibition of evictions should be accompanied by public spending to subsidize rent.
How did internal party structures respond to the vote?
The national executive board reached a unanimous decision during a meeting on Thursday, with backing from both Miriam Nogueras and general secretary Jordi Turull.
What are the implications for national governance in Spain?
The defeat of the decrees contributes to an institutional crisis that threatens to bring the State to new elections.
