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Patxi López criticizes Junts for blocking housing decrees
Patxi López, the PSOE spokesperson in the Spanish Congress, criticized the Junts party for its refusal to support key legislation during the final stages of the current legislature. López specifically highlighted that Junts' opposition to housing decrees has contributed to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's decision to advance the general elections to November 29.
López argued that Junts is prioritizing business interests over the needs of citizens seeking affordable housing. He also defended the government's use of the Permanent Deputation to vote on these decrees, noting that the body's composition is agreed upon with the PP and that there are legal precedents for such actions.
In a related context, PSOE spokesperson Montse Mínguez defended the legality of using the Permanent Deputation for urgent matters, citing historical precedents from the Aznar and Rajoy administrations, including a decree approved by Mariano Rajoy to address storm damage in the Canary Islands.
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Congress of Deputies · Junts · PSOE · Patxi López · Pedro Sánchez
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- [● 2 SOURCES] There are legal precedents for the Permanent Deputation to approve decrees. www.20minutos.es · www.larazon.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mariano Rajoy previously approved a royal decree through the Permanent Deputation following storms in the Canary Islands. www.newtral.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The refusal of Junts to approve housing decrees contributed to Pedro Sánchez moving the general elections to November 29. www.20minutos.es · www.larazon.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Patxi López criticized Junts for repeatedly voting 'no' during the end of the legislature. www.20minutos.es · www.larazon.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Montse Mínguez defended using the Permanent Deputation to vote on housing royal decrees. www.newtral.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The composition of the Permanent Deputation is agreed upon with the PP. www.20minutos.es · www.larazon.es