Spain's Congress advances law to transfer AP‑9 highway to Galicia

The plenary of Spain's Congress this week will debate and vote on a law that would transfer the management and ownership of the AP‑9 Atlantic highway to the autonomous community of Galicia. The proposal, originating in the Galician Parliament, had been stalled until a recent agreement among the governing PSOE, the nationalist BNG and the left‑wing Sumar coalition added full ownership to the text.

The opposition People's Party (PP) has broken with the coalition, arguing the draft would impose a heavy financial burden on Galicia, especially if the European Union finds the concession extension to Audasa illegal and requires compensation. BNG leader Pontón hailed the legislation as the result of a "long battle" for Galicia, criticized the PP and Vox for opposing the transfer, and warned that a mixed commission between the Xunta and the central government will have to negotiate the terms, potentially involving EU court scrutiny of the concession.