{"id":153877,"date":"2025-07-06T22:30:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T22:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-government-grants-the-public-works-project-in-cerdan-the-largest-direct-subsidy-of-the-legislative-period-eight-times-more-than-the-second-largest\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T22:30:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T22:30:47","slug":"the-government-grants-the-public-works-project-in-cerdan-the-largest-direct-subsidy-of-the-legislative-period-eight-times-more-than-the-second-largest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-government-grants-the-public-works-project-in-cerdan-the-largest-direct-subsidy-of-the-legislative-period-eight-times-more-than-the-second-largest\/","title":{"rendered":"The government grants the public works project in Cerd\u00e1n the largest direct subsidy of the legislative period, eight times more than the second largest."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Government Grants Amid Budget Dilemmas<\/h2>\n

The Spanish government’s \u00a0current situation\u00a0, lacking a formal \u00a0Budget Law\u00a0, has led to the controversial use of \u00a0decrees\u00a0 to award grants to various projects deemed of \u00a0“exceptional public interest.”\u00a0 However, critics argue that this practice \u00a0smells\u00a0 of arbitrary power, with awards being distributed \u00a0discretionarily\u00a0 by multiple ministries. The process notably requires the \u00a0prior approval\u00a0 of the First Vice President of the Government and the confirmed Deputy Secretary General of the PSOE, \u00a0Mar\u00eda Jes\u00fas Montero\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Deducting Influential Figures<\/h2>\n

Investigations of \u00a0decrees\u00a0 published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) by the ministries responsible for \u00a0Transport\u00a0 and \u00a0Ecological Transition\u00a0 reveal troubling details about grant allocations. The most substantial funding was requested by the previously incarcerated \u00a0Santos Cerd\u00e1n,\u00a0 the former Secretary of the Organization of the PSOE. He played a pivotal role in one significant decree, numbered \u00a01088\/2024\u00a0, which was signed on \u00a0October 22\u00a0 by Minister \u00a0\u00d3scar Puente\u00a0 with the crucial backing from Montero.<\/p>\n

High-Stakes Infrastructure Projects<\/h2>\n

This decree allocates up to \u00a040 million euros\u00a0 for the “duplication of the Belate and Almandoz tunnels” in Navarra. It’s noteworthy as it marks the largest financial grant awarded to a single autonomous community during this legislative session, even though Navarra has its own \u00a0financing mechanisms\u00a0. This funding enabled the socialist government of \u00a0Mar\u00eda Chivite\u00a0 to launch a public tender, ultimately won by the consortium of \u00a0Acciona, Os\u00e9s\u00a0, and \u00a0Servinabar.\u00a0 The latter company, allegedly controlled by Cerd\u00e1n, raised eyebrows after Cerd\u00e1n admitted in court that he had signed a purchase agreement for a \u00a045% stake\u00a0 in it, only to retract his commitment later.<\/p>\n

Unraveling the Legal Web<\/h2>\n

The owner of Servinabar, \u00a0Antxon Alonso\u00a0, is due to testify in the Supreme Court about why he did not dissolve this agreement if Cerd\u00e1n had indeed requested such action. Meanwhile, the Civil Guard’s \u00a0UCO\u00a0 has contended that Cerd\u00e1n was managing Servinabar\u2019s operations. Chivite conceded that without the state grant, the project wouldn’t have proceeded, and she sought Cerd\u00e1n\u2019s assistance to secure funding from the central government, although she claims she was unaware of his involvement with the awarded consortium.<\/p>\n

Disparity in Fund Allocation<\/h2>\n

It is striking that, from all the public works deemed necessary in Spain, none have warranted a \u00a0specific decree\u00a0 with such significant funding since \u00a0Pedro S\u00e1nchez\u00a0 took office. The next largest grant is merely \u00a05.2 million euros\u00a0, allocated for \u201csafety works\u201d in the defunct mining site called El Terronal in Asturias, approved on \u00a0May 28, 2024\u00a0, by the former Vice President \u00a0Teresa Ribera\u00a0, with Montero\u2019s endorsement.<\/p>\n

Political Implications and Cabinet Dynamics<\/h2>\n

Further scrutiny reveals that direct decrees for regions governed by the \u00a0Popular Party (PP)\u00a0 are hard to find. For example, officials in the \u00a0Madrid Transport Office\u00a0 have reported receiving no financial support for public works. They only cite a \u00a08.3 million euro\u00a0 grant from the Housing Ministry for the relocation of families in \u00a0Ca\u00f1ada Real\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Justifying Expenditures<\/h2>\n

The decree concerning the Belate tunnels is defended by the Transport Ministry as an \u00a0“exceptional\u00a0” decision driven by solid reasons of public interest. Specifically, it highlights the necessity to align the tunnels with EU safety standards. Although their argument is logical, one wonders if more urgent projects exist that would demand similar or greater efforts and funding.<\/p>\n

Implications of Corruption Investigations<\/h2>\n

Interestingly, the \u00a0UCO\u00a0 is embroiled in corruption investigations linked to the \u00a0Cerd\u00e1n\u00a0 case. It has surfaced that contracts have been secured through unauthorized channels, involving parties like the \u00a0Fern\u00e1ndez\u00a0 brothers, whose business benefitted from European funds. The judge overseeing the case has expressed frustration with the evasive testimonies of the parties involved, suggesting that significant legal ramifications may arise.<\/p>\n

Government\u2019s Future on the Line<\/h2>\n

The implications of these controversial funding decrees cast a long shadow over the \u00a0current administration.\u00a0 As scrutiny intensifies from various stakeholders, the \u00a0government may be forced\u00a0 to reconsider its strategies regarding public financial allocations. This situation, alongside ongoing investigations, could compel a reevaluation of transparency and accountability within the political landscape.<\/p>\n


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