Junts, a key Catalan political party, escalated its criticism of the spanish goverment on october 22, 2025, signaling a potential shift in its support for Prime Minister pedro Sánchez and issuing what it termed an “umpteenth ultimatum.” The move comes amid growing frustration within Junts over stalled legislation addressing issues like repeat offenses, housing occupations, and concerns affecting the self-employed.
The heightened rhetoric reflects a broader tension in the governing coalition, were Junts has repeatedly voiced dissatisfaction with the pace of progress on agreed-upon policy objectives. The party argues that citizens are increasingly disillusioned with the lack of resolution to pressing problems, citing specific examples such as unresolved crime, unresolved apartment occupations, and delays in infrastructure projects. This latest challenge raises questions about the stability of Sánchez’s government, which relies on the support of Junts and other regional parties to maintain a parliamentary majority.
Junts representatives have asserted that “people are fed up” with unfulfilled promises and a perceived lack of action. Specifically, the party highlighted the blockage of a proposed law aimed at addressing multiple recidivism, as well as a stalled law intended to combat apartment occupations. Concerns were also raised regarding the situation faced by self-employed workers and ongoing delays in railway infrastructure improvements.
