Spanish government and Galicia clash over dependency care funding

The Spanish central government and the regional government of Galicia (Xunta) are engaged in a dispute regarding the funding and management of the dependency care system. Rosa Martínez, the Secretary of State for Social Rights, has urged the Galician government to use additional funds to reduce waiting lists and improve working conditions for sector employees, rather than using the resources to bolster regional coffers.

The central government expects to transfer a total of 270 million euros to Galicia for this purpose through 2027. Martínez emphasized that the Ministry will monitor these investments to ensure transparency and effectiveness.

In response, the Xunta has accused the central government of failing to meet the legal requirement to finance 50% of dependency costs. Regional officials stated they are “tired of announcements” and noted that the central government's contribution to Galicia decreased from 34.9% in 2024 to 32.9% in 2025. The Xunta further claimed that the central government's debt to the region regarding dependency services has increased by 250 million euros, contributing to a total debt exceeding 3 billion euros.