Spain's Legislative Hurdles: Tax and Subsidy Turmoil
Spain's minority leftist government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, faced a setback as parliament rejected several decrees including a windfall tax and transport subsidies. The rejection reflects challenges in gaining support from varying political factions such as Podemos and Catalan separatists.

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Spain's minority leftist government faced significant challenges in parliament on Wednesday when multiple decrees were rejected, indicating the complex political landscape Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez navigates.
Among the rejected decrees were an extension of a windfall tax on energy companies and transport subsidies. The situation underscores the government's precarious position, balancing demands from leftist parties like Podemos and center-right factions, including Catalan separatists Junts.
The political arithmetic became even more complicated when Junts leader Carles Puigdemont demanded resolution of a 'trust crisis' before supporting the government, leading to rejected decrees such as the temporary energy company tax and transport subsidies. This tax was crucial for enabling negotiation on further legislation, including the upcoming budget bill.
(With inputs from agencies.)