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An initiative driven from the Balearic Islands

The non-legislative proposal was defended by the national deputy of VOX for the Balearic Islands, Jorge Campos, who celebrated its approval in the Commission of Territorial Policy. According to the deputy, the measure aims to «guarantee family ties» and prevent transport costs from being an obstacle for parents and children separated for judicial reasons. «Families cannot continue to be victims of legislation designed with their backs turned to their reality,» said Campos.

VOX stresses that this is a correction of the current system, which penalizes those who, for example, live on the mainland but must visit their children in Ibiza, or care for dependent relatives on the island. The new regime would seek to equalize rights and «eliminate inequalities resulting from complex family situations«.

Who will benefit?

The initiative, which urges the government to modify the current regulations, contemplates three main cases:

• Non-custodial parents or parents with shared custody who have to travel to Ibiza to exercise their visitation regime.

• Unemancipated minors who must travel from outside the islands to visit their resident parent.

• People with ascendants in a situation of dependency who reside in Ibiza or in the rest of the extrapeninsular territories.

Accusations against the PSOE for voting against

Campos harshly criticized the Balearic PSOE, especially the deputies Pepe Mercadal and Milena Herrera, for voting against a proposal that «directly benefits thousands of families in the islands«. VOX described this attitude as «hypocritical» and denounced that «the PSOE of Armengol shows its paw against the resident discount«, even accusing the Government of proposing that the payment of the discount falls on the autonomous communities.

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According to ElDiario.es, the pro-independence party has decided to withdraw its support for all the initiatives promoted by Moncloa, with a few exceptions, which seriously complicates the development of the legislature.

How will the Junts de Junts’ blockade affect the

Junts’ decision implies that 21 bills currently being processed will be practically frozen. Among them, the spending ceiling and the budget stability path stand out, fundamental pieces to start the elaboration of the General State Budget of 2026.

The Government of Pedro Sánchez was counting on these measures to measure the political pulse in Congress, but without the support of the seven deputies of Junts, the Executive lacks sufficient votes to move them forward.

The group’s spokeswoman, Míriam Nogueras, was categorical: «Without the votes of Junts, they cannot approve measures,» she warned, making it clear that each initiative of the Executive will face an amendment to the totality.

The laws most affected by the breakup

The new scenario blocks several strategic projects for Moncloa: among the most relevant is the reform of the Criminal Procedure Law, promoted by the Minister of Justice, Félix Bolaños, which aims to transfer the direction of criminal investigations from judges to prosecutors.

The proposal also seeks to limit the popular accusation, prevent political parties from using it and establish that it can only be exercised with a «legitimate link» to the case. This measure has been described by the opposition as the «Begoña law», alluding to the investigations affecting the president’s wife.

Another project that could run aground is the new Classified Information Law, which would replace the current regulations inherited from the Franco regime. The text establishes an automatic declassification of secret documents after certain deadlines, with categories ranging from «Restricted» to «Top Secret».

The Industry Act, the Consumer Protection Act, a reform of the financial system and several transpositions of European directives would also be affected.

Junts, from central partner to political obstacle

Until now, Junts had been a discreet but crucial ally for the Government. According to data cited by ElDiario.es, Carles Puigdemont ‘s party voted in favor of the Executive in 80% of the initiatives debated during the legislature, supporting 93 of almost 120 laws. Its vote was decisive in 12 of the 13 parliamentary defeats of the Government, which demonstrates the power it retains in a fragmented Congress.

However, the rupture of this alliance opens a new scenario of instability: Nogueras has warned that Junts will not support new laws approved by the Council of Ministers and that it will register amendments to all those that reach Congress signed by the Executive.

The few exceptions to the veto

Despite the blockage, Junts has confirmed that it will maintain its support for certain regulations previously agreed with the Government. Among them, the ELA law, which allocates 500 million euros for the care of people affected by this disease; the law on customer service, the law on social economy, the law on cinema and the law on sustainable mobility, which is already in the Senate.

The rest of the legislative agenda of the Executive is on hold until the relationship with the pro-independence party, which insists on its intention to exert political pressure in each vote, can be restored.

La entrada Which laws will Junts block in Congress after the break with the government of Sanchez? se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.

Reactions and conflicting positions

The initiative was approved with 16 votes in favor, none against and 19 abstentions, including those of the Popular Party and Vox. From the PP, Senator Miguel Ángel Jerez described the measure as insufficient, pointing out that without a specific budget allocation in the General State Budget for 2025, the project could remain up in the air. . “Es una promesa que carece de garantías, lo que la convierte en humo si no se asegura la financiación”, apuntó Jerez. Por su parte, la diputada socialista Milena Herrera defendió la urgencia de reactivar este plan, recordando que muchos funcionarios que obtienen plaza en Ibiza se ven obligados a rechazarla debido a la falta de opciones de vivienda en condiciones accesibles. “Es un paso necesario para garantizar que el personal del Estado pueda ejercer sus funciones en la isla sin que el alojamiento sea un impedimento insalvable”, afirmó.

A debate without full consensus

Although the proposal had the support of the parties backing the government, it did not achieve consensus on key aspects such as the inclusion of a specific budget or a detailed timetable. The PP also proposed an amendment suggesting the inclusion of funds in the budget and an increase in compensation for residence, but this was not accepted or voted on. Senator Ferrer, promoter of the accepted amendment, stressed the importance of addressing this problem from a more inclusive approach, but acknowledged that the lack of a specific budget represents a challenge for the materialization of the project.

Next steps and challenges

With the approval of this bill, the government must now work on the operational details to move forward with the construction of these homes. However, skepticism persists due to the absence of concrete financial commitments, which leaves the timing and feasibility of the project in doubt. In a context marked by the housing crisis in Ibiza, the measure represents a partial response that will require concrete actions to move from words to deeds. In the meantime, the lack of affordable housing remains a pressing issue for state officials on the island.

La entrada Green light for the residences for civil servants in the former police station of Ibiza: the challenge of guaranteeing its implementation se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.