Antoni Bassas's analysis: 'The country of Messi, Rosalía... and funding'

To begin with, it has been confirmed what we reported last Thursday: the transfer of all tax revenue to the Catalan Tax Agency (Agència Tributària de Catalunya) was stalled in negotiations between Esquerra Republicana (ERC), the Spanish government, and the Spanish government. The rest of the negotiations, especially those aimed at determining the revenue increase, were progressing well, but the Catalan Tax Agency was resisting. The transfer of tax revenue to the Catalan Tax Agency presents a twofold obstacle. First, technically, because it raises concerns about the power of the Spanish Treasury and transferring it to another administration. And second, politically. The Treasury is a state institution, and tax inspectors oppose the transfer, partly because they believe Sánchez's fall is imminent, which would also bring down the entire negotiation process.

In any case, yesterday, Esquerra explained that it is postponing the debate on tax revenue until next year, with the intention of reaching an agreement before the end of the year on a financing system and a clear improvement in the income of a Generalitat (Catalan government) that is currently underfunded. This negotiation has been through a rollercoaster ride, largely due to the interests of Vice President Montero, who is slated to be a candidate for Andalusia next year and whose political future is uncertain. Among other reasons, this is because, when it comes to financing, we already know that the underlying assumption is always that Catalans should pay up and keep quiet.

One of the names on everyone's lips today is Carlos Mazón, who is appearing before a parliamentary inquiry committee in the Valencian Parliament. Initially, it was just a perfunctory appearance, but things have gotten complicated. Because It has now come to light that Mazón was informed that Utiel was flooding. because the then councilor Salomé Pradas told him to, who called him at the restaurant, but he continued the after-dinner conversation even though it was already half past five in the afternoon.

Aside from that, it's unknown what he did between leaving the dinner that evening and arriving at the Emergency Center. The more this goes on, the clearer it becomes that Mazón is what we call a pathetic figure, someone who unexpectedly arrived at a position he never imagined he would, with little personality, no program, no plan, and no sense of institutional responsibility.

By the way, Mazón still has no reliefThe Valencian PP doesn't want impositions from the Madrid PP, and Vox will still have to weigh in. Feijóo is really showing his true colors. He started showing them by putting up with Mazón for a whole year, and now it's becoming clearer than ever that he depends on Vox.

It's clear that Messi's name stands out, and he's had no problem demonstrating that Barça is his home and that He only needs to go unannounced to Camp Nou to be allowed inThis part of the visit is very natural. The message with which he announced it on Instagram is a reminder that his departure from the club is a wound that hasn't healed.

And finally, if we're talking about proper names, there's Rosalía, who Yesterday he was on the TVE program 'La revuelta' where she comfortably won over the audience. We won't delve into all the theory about Rosalía now, but to discuss her, we must first consider that she is a global phenomenon, capable of transforming her career and dazzling the music world. This recognition should not be denied. However, there is a contradiction between the invocation of the contemplative life she sings about in "Lux" and the readings she says have inspired her, and the very nature of her lifestyle, which requires fame and stardom. Nevertheless, we are dealing with a phenomenal artist from whom we should expect new and unexpected twists.

Good morning.