Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending plan
If he does so, Spain's next general election must be held no later than August 2027.• Lawmakers did, however, approve separate government measures aimed at shielding consumers and businesses from the economic impact of recent international conflicts.
- ▪If he does so, Spain's next general election must be held no later than August 2027.• Lawmakers did, however, approve separate government measures aimed at shielding consumers and businesses from the economic impact of recent international
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Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending planSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a plenary session of the lower house of the Spanish parliament, in Madrid, Spain, May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura Published Jul 24, 2026, 03:48 AMUpdated Jul 24, 2026, 03:48 AMSet as preferred sourceMADRID, July 23 - Spain's lower house rejected the government's proposed 2027 spending framework on Thursday, dealing a fresh blow to its efforts to approve a state budget before the end of the legislature next year.• The proposal was rejected by a vote of 166-176 with five abstentions.• Spain has not passed a new budget since 2023 because the minority coalition lacks sufficient support in a fragmented parliament.
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