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Spanish Council of Ministers delayed as Sumar blocks crisis package

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The Prime Minister's office postponed the March 20th session to address demands raised during a two-hour impasse between President Pedro Sanchez and opposition leader Pablo Iglesias' coalition partner, Podemos (Sumar). While ministers attempted to proceed with an anti-crisis decree that included measures on housing limits for businesses without addressing income inequality or Iran war provisions, Sumar insisted these critical issues be integrated before any vote could occur.

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    Sumar has joined the Spanish Ministry of Government after a two-hour negotiation session.
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    The Council of Ministers was delayed because members from 'Izquierda Unida' demanded specific crisis measures be included in its agenda. These demands focused on protecting homeless individuals and controlling corporate margins, as well as addressing Iran-related issues.
March 20 "Sumar" ministers join the Council of Ministers after two hours, following a delay caused by disagreements over crisis measures and housing protections.

Sumará entrar en pleno gobierno tras dos horas de 'show' para presionar al presidente.

— (Libertaddigital)

El Consejo se retrasa porque Sumar exige incluir medidas sobre vivienda y control del margen empresarial antes que el decreto anticrisis finalice su trámite parlamentario, lo cual podría generar un bloqueo en la aprobación de las reformas económicas urgentes.

— (Eldiariodesp)

Los ministros independientes plantan a Sánchez para exigir protección al alquiler vacacional y medidas contra los 'inquilinos', poniendo obstáculos directos ante el gobierno.

— (Libertaddigital)