Isla defends Montero in the face of Junqueras' criticism of funding: "He's a key player."

The President of the Generalitat (Catalan Government), Salvador Illa, defended the role of the First Vice President and Minister of Finance, Maria Jesús Montero, in response to complaints from ERC leader Oriol Junqueras regarding the negotiations for the special financing: "She is a key element in fulfilling this agreement," Illa said.