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Salvador Illa faces scrutiny over Catalonia's infrastructure and financing
Catalan President Salvador Illa has addressed the future of the region, though critics suggest his administration must address current challenges to maintain credibility. Key areas of concern include the management of the Rodalies commuter rail network, where the transfer of competencies has yet to result in improved reliability for users, and the saturation of the AP-7 highway corridor, which requires immediate strategic action.
Additionally, the administration faces questions regarding regional financing. While there are promises of increased resources, current proposals maintain Catalonia within the common tax regime rather than establishing a new model of self-collected resources and state contributions.