Junts Party Unanimously Votes to Break Pact with PSOE, Citing Unfulfilled Terms

Junts Executive Committee Votes to End Alliance

The executive committee of the Catalan pro-independence party Junts per Catalunya, led by Carles Puigdemont, unanimously voted on October 27, 2025, to break its parliamentary support pact with Spain's ruling Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). The pivotal decision, made during a meeting in Perpignan, France, was proposed by Puigdemont himself. The party's membership is expected to ratify this decision later this week.

Unfulfilled Commitments Spark Rupture

Junts cited a series of unfulfilled terms from the agreement that secured Pedro Sánchez's investiture as Prime Minister in 2023. Key grievances include:

• The amnesty law for Catalan separatists has not been fully implemented, with arrest warrants, including for Puigdemont, still active.
• The lack of progress in recognizing Catalan as an official language in the European Union, a goal reportedly hindered by resistance from countries like Germany.
• The non-transfer of immigration powers to the Generalitat of Catalonia.

Puigdemont accused the PSOE of acting 'in disregard of its parliamentary weakness' and ignoring 'warnings and signals' from Junts, stating, 'There is no political trust.'

Political Ramifications for Sánchez's Government

The withdrawal of Junts' support, which accounts for seven crucial votes in the Spanish Parliament, significantly weakens Pedro Sánchez's minority government. This move is anticipated to create a substantial government crisis, making it challenging for the PSOE to pass legislation, including the upcoming 2026 state budget.

While Junts has declared it will now exercise opposition, Puigdemont clarified that his party's votes would not be used to support a no-confidence motion alongside the conservative People's Party (PP) and the far-right Vox, which could trigger early elections. However, the possibility of a vote of no confidence or new general elections remains a significant concern for the Spanish political landscape.

Background of the Agreement

The initial agreement between Junts and the PSOE was a complex negotiation that enabled Sánchez to secure his re-election in 2023, despite the PSOE coming in second in the general election. Over the past two years, the relationship has been marked by constant tension and ultimatums from Junts, who felt their demands were not being met. The latest decision by Junts underscores a deep-seated dissatisfaction with the progress of the agreed-upon terms, pushing Spain into a period of heightened political uncertainty.