The government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso in Madrid has escalated its opposition to the debt forgiveness agreement for Catalonia by filing a contentious-administrative appeal with the Audiencia Nacional. The move targets the agreement reached by the Council of Fiscal and Financial Policy (CPFF), which Madrid argues was made without sufficient quorum and unfairly benefits Catalonia at the expense of other regions. Miguel Ángel García Martín, spokesperson for the Madrid government, criticized the agreement as an 'intolerable toll to independentist parties without consulting the autonomous communities.'
At the heart of Madrid's appeal are three main arguments: the formal invalidity of the agreement due to the lack of quorum, a breach of the principle of equality among territories, and the direct economic impact on Madrid's citizens. The absence of PP-governed communities, including Madrid, from the CPFF meeting is cited as a critical flaw that undermines the legitimacy of the agreement. García Martín emphasized that this absence prevented the necessary quorum, rendering any decisions made during the meeting invalid.
Further complicating the matter is the accusation that the agreement discriminates against regions like Madrid, which have managed their finances more responsibly. The Madrid government claims that the deal rewards fiscal irresponsibility by favoring more indebted regions, thereby imposing an unfair burden on Madrid's taxpayers. According to García Martín, this could mean an additional 500 euros in debt for each Madrid resident, a claim that has been contested by the PSOE.
The legal challenge marks a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute over regional debt in Spain, highlighting deep divisions between the central government and certain autonomous communities. As the case moves to the Audiencia Nacional, the outcome could have far-reaching implications for fiscal policy and inter-regional relations in Spain. The Madrid government's stance underscores its commitment to challenging what it sees as unequal treatment, setting the stage for a contentious legal and political battle.
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