Andalusia 2027 budget debate and strike conflict

The Andalusian Parliament is scheduled to debate the 2027 budget project on November 11, a date that coincides with a general strike called by the UGT and CCOO unions. This scheduling has led to significant political tension, as the PSOE has accused President Juanma Moreno and the PP-Vox coalition of attempting to bypass democratic processes and silence the opposition by refusing to reschedule the session.

Opposition parties, including Adelante Andalucía and Por Andalucía, have announced they will not attend the plenary session to participate in the strike. These groups have raised various criticisms regarding the proposed budget. Adelante Andalucía has denounced an increase in spending for high-ranking officials and expressed concerns over declining provincial investment and insufficient funding for healthcare and public housing. Por Andalucía has alleged that the budget negatively impacts public universities, claiming the administration is forcing them to take out interest-bearing loans for infrastructure repairs.

As the strike approaches, the PSOE Andalusian group, led by Secretary General María Jesús Montero, confirmed that its deputies will participate in the strike and intend to abstain from the parliamentary session. Meanwhile, Adelante Andalucía spokesperson José Ignacio García has called for collective action to address labor rights and housing, noting the party has proposed legislation to cap rental prices at 20% of a family's income.