Editorial: El Mundo

• The PSOE's pact to transfer immigration competences to Catalonia is of great importance and symbolism.
• This concession will be a significant loss for the Spanish state as control of the borders is a basic competency for any country.
• This proposed law can be seen as a further step in the path towards Catalonia's independence.
• Immigration is seen by Puigdemont as a threat to the 'Catalonian identity' and the 'cohesion' of its society.
• This legislation could allow Catalonia to control not only its safety, but also its borders, ports and airports, and the ability to decide who is and who is not a citizen.
• These steps could pave the way for a new attempt at secession.
• The government is a step away from handing over fiscal control to the region through a 'singular financing', which would significantly extend its autonomy.

Conclusion: The government is moving towards a confederal system, which would imply a deep structural change resulting in a significant transfer of power to Catalonia.

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