SpainThe Spanish government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has again indicated it plans to delay presenting the State Budgets beyond the constitutional deadline set for September 30th, marking the fourth consecutive year of this practice. Government sources confirmed to El Mundo that there is no commitment to submit the budgets within the month, emphasizing instead the importance of securing parliamentary support before presentation. Vice President Carlos Cuerpo suggested the budget could be presented in October or later, prioritizing negotiations with parliamentary groups. Since 2022, Sánchez has consistently delayed the submission, though he remains committed to presenting them this time even without parliamentary approval. The timing is politically significant as delays risk triggering early elections if opposition parties like Junts join the rejection effort. The minister of Transport, Oscar Puente, supports extending the legislature until summer 2026 without budgets. While the previous excuse of European funds was used, the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism will no longer apply in 2027.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the government's delay as a strategic move to prioritize negotiation and parliamentary alignment, aligning with leftist priorities of consensus-building and institutional stability. It emphasizes the potential risks of delaying budgets, which could lead to early elections, a threat
