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Spanish government breaks deadlock with Catalan ally over broad tax, pensions bill, EFE says
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Spain's government and Catalan party Junts have agreed on a bill involving pension hikes and transport subsidies, overcoming a previous rejection in parliament.
Spain and Catalan Party Agree on Tax and Pension Bill
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's government has reached a deal with the Catalan separatist party Junts to get parts of a wide-ranging bill involving pension hikes and transport subsidies passed in parliament, state news agency EFE reported on Tuesday.
The government declined to comment on the EFE report, which cited unidentified government sources.
The original bill, which included an extension of a temporary windfall tax on energy companies, a pension raise and a six-month extension of temporary subsidies for public transportation, was rejected by the lower house last week.
(Reporting by Inti Landauro, editing by Andrei Khalip)
Key Takeaways
- •Spain's government reached a deal with the Catalan party Junts.
- •The bill includes pension hikes and transport subsidies.
- •A temporary windfall tax on energy companies is extended.
- •The original bill was rejected by the lower house last week.
- •The government has not commented on the report.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish government breaks deadlock with Catalan ally over broad tax, pensions bill, EFE says
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the agreement between Spain's government and the Catalan party Junts on a tax and pension bill.
2What does the bill include?
The bill includes pension hikes, transport subsidies, and an extension of a temporary windfall tax on energy companies.
3Why was the original bill rejected?
The original bill was rejected by the lower house last week, prompting negotiations with the Catalan party Junts.
