The decree promoted by the Government to extend rental contracts faces decisive hours before its vote in Congress. A little more than a day before its parliamentary debate, Junts has confirmed that it will vote against the text, seriously complicating the validation of a measure that the Executive considers key to protecting millions of tenants.
The pro-independence party maintains that the decree, as it is written, does not respond to their demands and denies that there are active negotiations with the Government. The decision places the Executive in a scenario of high parliamentary uncertainty.
Junts demands fiscal changes and measures for the self-employed
From Junts they assure that the Government has known for weeks what its conditions are to reconsider the support for the decree. Among its main demands are tax bonuses linked to rent and housing, as well as measures aimed at self-employed workers.
The party proposes, among other issues, tax deductions for rent and mortgages, tax exemption on the sale of habitual residence for those over 65 years of age, or elimination of VAT for self-employed individuals with certain incomes.
The formation led by Carles Puigdemont maintains that it is not actively negotiating and transfers responsibility to the PSOE.
Sumar pressures PSOE to unblock the agreement
Faced with the risk of the rule falling, Sumar has intensified pressure on the majority partner of the Government to assume a more direct role in the talks. The Minister of Social Rights, Pablo Bustinduy, has shown himself open to introducing some adjustments proposed by Junts, especially in fiscal matters.
According to what has been explained, certain modifications could be incorporated if they allow the extension of rents to be saved, considered by Sumar a priority measure.
From the Executive, it is insisted that the measure could benefit around three million people, offering stability to numerous households in a context of high real estate pressure.