Congress of Deputies

The Congress of Deputies is the lower house of the Spanish Parliament, representing the Spanish people. It is currently newsworthy due to debates and votes on key government policies. Recent events include criticism from opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo regarding Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's handling of the war in Iran, and Junts per Catalunya's (JxCat) opposition to the government's housing decree. The housing decree, which includes a two-year extension for rental contracts, is seen by JxCat as detrimental to small property owners. Furthermore, Prime Minister Sánchez recently appointed Carlos Cuerpo as First Deputy Prime Minister and Arcadi España as Minister of Finance, leading to a cabinet reshuffle. These events highlight the Congress's role in scrutinizing and shaping government actions on both domestic and international issues, making it a central arena for political debate and decision-making in Spain.