Political Tensions Escalate: PP Denounces PSOE Corruption in Andalusia While Junts Rejects Cooperation in Catalonia

The political landscape in Spain is marked by intensified criticism and accountability disputes between regional parties and the PSOE. At the Andalusian PP congress, Miguel Tellado, secretary general of the PP, launched a vehement attack against the PSOE, accusing it of "corruption without limits," referencing the ERE scandal and previous PSOE corruption involving figures like José Antonio Griñán and Manuel Chaves. Tellado contrasted this with the "stability" under PP leader Juan Manuel Moreno and proposed the slogan: 'More Moreno and less Montero,' directly targeting María Jesús Montero, PSOE's candidate for the Junta. He controversially implied a problematic association between Montero and former PSOE secretary José Luis Ábalos, underscoring the party’s ongoing corruption issues. Meanwhile, in Catalonia, Junts, led by Jordi Turull, remains firm in its refusal to cooperate with PSOE, despite internal pressures. Turull criticized PSOE's failure to fulfill commitments on crucial regional issues, such as Catalan language recognition in Europe and immigration authority, declaring cooperation "unsustainable." Highlighting that this is more "chatting" than negotiating, Turull blamed PSOE for "destroying the legislature," which endangers several PSOE and Sumar legislative initiatives including budget plans. Despite Junts’ stance, the Spanish government, through Vice President Montero, pledged to continue legislative work, negotiating initiatives "vote by vote." Tensions are further exacerbated by dissent within Junts, as local mayors advocate for pragmatic negotiations with PSOE to achieve "useful politics," reflecting a divide between party leadership and grassroots representatives ahead of the 2027 elections.