Legislative developments in Catalonia and Valencia

Legislative activity in Catalonia and the Valencian Community has focused on constitutional compliance and social welfare. In Catalonia, the Statutory Guarantees Council validated a new Chamber Law, confirming that the expansion of voluntary membership seats, or ‘silver chairs,’ is compatible with the Constitution. The Council noted that two-thirds of seats in chambers like Barcelona will remain elected through business suffrage.

Further legislative efforts in Catalonia include upcoming parliamentary debates on education performance, housing regulations to limit speculation, and the acceleration of official protection housing construction. Social welfare measures, such as a law to combat homelessness and a flexible guaranteed rent law, are also progressing.

In the Valencian Community, new administrative and budget laws have entered into force. These regulations incorporate the term ‘national priority,’ a concept resulting from negotiations with the Vox party. This term is intended to prioritize public resource allocation for individuals with lasting ties to the region, though it faces potential legal challenges regarding its constitutionality.