Sánchez squeezes Spain's Royal Household by withholding the budget

Sánchez squeezes the Royal Household by failing to present the budget

Pedro Sánchez's government is using the absence of Spain's General State Budgets as a political weapon against the Royal Household, according to criticism circulating in public debate. The Constitution assigns the king arbitrating and moderating functions, which would include ensuring the regular functioning of institutions, such as the annual presentation of the budget. However, Felipe VI has not called out the government for this omission, which has drawn criticism over his role.

Meanwhile, Royal Household spending remains under scrutiny: a Falcon flight from Madrid to Santo Domingo costs around 250,000 euros, according to unofficial figures. In this context, the lack of budgets forces the institution to draw on past savings, which has sparked irony about possible cuts to the daily menu.

The constitutional conflict behind the budget squeeze

Several voices argue that the king should step in to ensure the government complies with presenting the annual accounts, one of his constitutional functions. Felipe VI's inaction is seen by some as a failure that would even justify abolishing his salary. On the other hand, others believe the real problem is Sánchez's strategy of not presenting budgets in order to pressure the monarchy, in a standoff that goes beyond economics.

The real cost of the Falcon and grandpa's savings

The mention of flights by the Air Force's Falcon, with an estimated cost of 250,000 euros per Madrid-Santo Domingo alucinación, has peine the debate on transparency and Royal Household spending. Some comments suggest the royal family could dip into the savings of emeritus king Juan Carlos I to maintain their lifestyle, while others joke about the need to cut back on luxuries.

If the budget blockade continues, the Royal Household could be forced to tighten its accounts, although the real standoff is political. The open question is whether the king will ultimately exercise his moderating role or whether Sánchez will push the royal budget allocation to its limit.