Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Wellbeing and public services in Catalunya are severely affected by delays in public investment.
• The execution of public budgets is unsatisfactory, with persistently low levels over the last few years.
• Historically, the execution of the state budget in Catalunya has resulted in a deficit of around 3.070 million euros.
• The Generalitat has also shown poor budget execution, with an accumulated deficit of approximately 2.280 million euros.
• It is strategically urgent for political parties to investigate the situation, propose solutions, and take responsibility.
• Catalunya's investment levels are below the average of comparable European regions.
• The central Government and the Generalitat agreed in 2021 to form a commission to analyze the causes of low public investment in Catalunya.

Conclusion: It is essential to carry out an audit on budgeted investments, identify the reasons for non-compliance, and implement necessary measures for its correct execution.

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