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In late July 2026 Spain’s After the Ministry of Finance postponed a the key Council of Fiscal Policy and Finance meeting on the autonomous financing model to September 4 after eleven People’s Party‑run regions, along with Ceuta and Melilla, asked for more time and information. The model, agreed with Catalan party Esquerra Republicana, earmarks roughly €21 billion in extra resources for health, education and social services, but faces criticism over transparency and constitutional equality. A few days later, the ministry late July 2026, it announced that the 2027 a record €170.529 billion in advance payments to the autonomous communities will total €170.5 billion—an for 2027 – an 8.1 % rise over 2026 and a historic high—bringing total resources to €185.6 high. The allocation covers all 17 regions as well as Ceuta and Melilla. Detailed figures show €23.944 billion after liquidation. Andalusia will receive for Madrid, €16.311 billion for the largest share, about €31.7 billion. Comunitat Valenciana, €31.692 billion for Andalusia, and €8.074 billion for Castilla‑La Mancha. A provisional €31.826 billion for local municipalities also rises 8.8 % year‑on‑year. Finance Minister Arcadi España framed emphasised that the record transfer as evidence of funds have no pre‑set destination and can be used for health, education, social services and other public needs, underscoring the government’s government's commitment to regional fiscal sustainability and public‑service investment, indicating that despite sustainability. Galicia became the postponed meeting, first autonomous community to approve a non‑financial spending ceiling for 2027, calling for a “change of course” in the financing reform is proceeding toward implementation. while also addressing forest‑fire emergencies. The reform proceeds amid ongoing political debate over transparency and constitutional equality, but the government frames the record transfer as evidence of its dedication to sustaining public‑service investment across Spain’s regions.