The Spanish government has decided not to process the motion of confidence proposed by Junts per Catalunya (Junts).

This motion, critical for the coalition's stability with an important parliamentary ally, will be a key topic in Thursday's Parliamentary Table meeting, during which it is widely expected to be dismissed.

Various members within the government, both publicly and privately, anticipate the rejection, aligning with the recent commentary by government spokesperson Pilar Alegría, who emphasized that the decision does not fall within the government's remit.

The political tensions arise as Junts registered a non-legislative proposal in December urging Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to undergo a confidence vote, testing his majority support in the lower chamber.

The proposal, set to be discussed shortly, is anticipated to be rejected due to a lack of fruitful negotiations between Junts and the governing Socialist Party (PSOE).

Alegría publicly cast doubt on this initiative, citing political and legal grounds for its inappropriateness, despite June's threats to withdraw support for upcoming laws and budgets if the proposal does not advance.

Amidst this political maneuvering, Junts' General Secretary Jordi Turull has firmly ruled out forming an alliance with the conservative Popular Party (PP) or the far-right Vox for a motion against Sánchez.

Turull dismissed such actions as reprehensible and made clear that Junts is not aligned unconditionally with any party, indicating impending crucial decisions if Sánchez does not face a confidence vote.

The consequences of these parliamentary moves will unfold with Junts planning a strategic meeting in Brussels led by former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont.

Their objectives will likely be shaped by the outcome of the coming discussions in Congress, posing a potential threat to Sánchez's coalition with Junts potentially withdrawing support.

This background tension stems from a variety of unresolved matters, including the transfer of immigration competences and the recognition of Catalan language in European institutions.

Alegría maintains that such a question of confidence is an executive privilege and criticizes the timing and political motives behind Junts’ proposal.

With this motion anticipated to be blocked, political observers expect the legislative atmosphere to become increasingly strained.

Meanwhile, PSOE communications indicate efforts to manage remaining negotiations smoothly, with hopes to secure essential votes for progressive agendas despite this high tension political climate.