In a significant political development, the independentist party Junts has announced its decision to vote against several decrees proposed by the government of Pedro Sánchez. This move highlights the growing rift between Junts and the PSOE, indicating that the current government lacks a parliamentary majority. Among the decrees under threat is one that includes an increase in pensions and public transport subsidies, which, if rejected, would automatically become void. The spokesperson for Junts, Míriam Nogueras, stated that a recent meeting in Brussels between the PSOE leadership and Carles Puigdemont's team failed to mend the relationship strained by earlier demands from Junts for a vote of confidence in Sánchez. Nogueras criticized the PSOE for what she termed manipulation and prevarication, asserting that these measures had not been debated or aligned with their electoral agenda. She expressed frustration over the PSOE's perceived failure to uphold agreements made a year prior, particularly concerning the transfer of immigration powers to Catalonia--a negotiation that remains unresolved. In response, Gabriel Rufián, the spokesperson for Esquerra Republicana, dismissed Nogueras' claims as deceptive, asserting that a majority already exists among leftist factions. Rufián accused Junts of aligning with right-leaning parties such as the PP and Vox, suggesting that their actions contradict their claims of independence from political blocs. With Junts' announcement, the viability of the pension increase now rests solely with the PP, which has yet to declare its voting intentions. Should the PP oppose the decrees, all proposed measures would lapse, as outlined by the government. The omnibus decree includes a proposed general pension rise of 2.8% for 2025, reflecting the average inflation rate from the previous year, benefitting around 11 million pensioners. Additionally, it includes a more substantial increase for minimum and non-contributory pensions, aimed at reducing poverty levels. Another significant aspect of the government's agenda is the increase in the Minimum Interprofessional Salary (SMI). While discussions for the 2025 increase are ongoing, the omnibus decree extends the current year's salary hike, which has cumulatively raised the SMI by 54% since 2018. However, this adjustment is now uncertain pending the outcome of the vote. Moreover, the decree seeks to extend discounts on public transport for the first half of 2025, a measure that has been praised for its effectiveness in combating inflation since its introduction in 2021. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to support economically vulnerable populations and promote sustainable mobility. The omnibus decree also encompasses the renewal of the social electricity bonus and modifications to electricity billing practices, including tax increases following the stabilization of inflation, alongside support for regions affected by recent natural disasters. The failure to secure parliamentary approval for these measures could significantly impact the government's social welfare initiatives.