The Spanish government has stated it believes it has fulfilled its commitments regarding the immigration agreement with Junts, despite uncertainties surrounding its legislative approval.

This agreement is just one of several commitments made by the government that rely on the decisions of external parties, such as the judicial system and other parliamentary partners.

One significant issue is the proposed amnesty, which the government claims to have enacted by passing the relevant law.

However, its application to individuals, such as former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, is now contingent on judicial interpretation.

Another area of contention arises with the use of the Catalan language within the European Union.

The Spanish government has advocated for this policy, yet its success hinges on unanimous consent from EU member states, although officials are optimistic about achieving progress before July.

Additionally, the fiscal agreement for Catalonia, negotiated with ERC to secure the investiture of regional leader Salvador Illa, requires support from the Congress, a task that appears increasingly challenging.

Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, is specifically tasked with addressing Junts' demand for what they term a political amnesty for Puigdemont.

This situation hinges on a personal meeting between Sánchez and the leader of Junts, Jordi Turull, which is seen as a prerequisite for the upcoming negotiations regarding the state budget.

Following a recent agreement with Puigdemont, governmental concerns have eased somewhat as the separatists withdrew a non-legislative proposal requiring Sánchez to face a confidence vote.

This development paves the way for negotiations on the General State Budget.

Government ministers are divided on whether to pursue a budget for 2025 or delay discussions until autumn to focus on the 2026 budget.

The proposed organic law still faces legislative hurdles, as it requires an absolute majority to pass, pending the anticipated rejection from Podemos, which remains essential for the PSOE's parliamentary strategy.

The government has stated it has met its commitment to Puigdemont by submitting the bill proposal to Congress and is looking to include Podemos in the agreement.

However, sources from the government indicate there are no plans for in-depth negotiations with Podemos at this time.

Should the proposal be rejected by Congress due to Podemos' votes, the government does not anticipate that it will negatively impact its relations with Junts or the remainder of the legislative term.

Junts appears to recognize this context, with sources indicating they will attempt to persuade Podemos, which currently maintains a hardline opposition stance, articulated in terms that include 'xenophobia.' These negotiations may prove challenging, especially as relations between Junts and Podemos have been strained by earlier disagreements, notably regarding corporate taxation proposals.

Additionally, Turull has expressed willingness to support a popular legislative initiative aimed at regularizing immigrants who are in irregular situations.

This initiative remains stalled in Congress, and its passage is viewed as a prerequisite for any discussion on transferring immigration responsibilities to Catalonia.

Turull also indicated openness to modifying the legislative text, provided that such adjustments do not infringe upon Catalonia's sovereignty.

The bill proposed by PSOE and Junts still needs to be officially reviewed by the Congress table, receive government endorsement—given its budgetary implications—and then undergo an initial vote.

If it passes, it will advance through Congress, followed by the Senate.

The government aims for Podemos to at least allow discussions to proceed for partial amendments.

However, the timeline for this legislative process remains uncertain, with little chance of completion by the end of the current parliamentary session before the summer recess.

Furthermore, ongoing negotiations will also involve discussions for Junts' support regarding labor reduction measures when these are presented in the Chamber.