February 10, 2026

Spain to Request Next EU Funds Disbursement This Month Amid Stalemate on Diesel Tax Hike

January 17, 2026
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Madrid – The Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo, announced on Friday that Spain plans to request the next tranche of the European recovery funds ‘Next Generation EU’ by the end of January, although he admitted that there has been no advancement regarding the milestone related to the diesel increase.

Speaking to the media after participating in a financial education event, the minister mentioned that Spain will make two more disbursement requests before the Recovery Plan concludes in 2026.

“We will submit the first of these requests at the end of January, with the next one expected in the summer, which will be the final one,” explained the Government’s economic chief, noting that they are working closely with the Commission to acknowledge the fulfillment of all associated milestones.

However, the diesel increase was a previous milestone that the Government was unable to get approved in Congress. Due to challenges in passing it through Congress, the European Commission granted Spain an additional six-month period to implement this measure, which must be approved by the end of January. Nonetheless, the minister acknowledged that no progress has been made. (January 16)

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18 responses to “Spain to Request Next EU Funds Disbursement This Month Amid Stalemate on Diesel Tax Hike”

  1. Pixy Mox Avatar
    Pixy Mox

    Requesting EU funds while fumbling over diesel tax hikes? Classic Spain, juggling balls and dropping the diesel one! 🍷💸

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  2. Sand Whiskers Avatar
    Sand Whiskers

    Looks like Spain’s on a real roll with those EU funds, eh? 🚀 Can’t wait to see if they can raise the diesel tax in time – it’s just like waiting for a bus that never comes! 😂💸

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  3. nemesisx Avatar
    nemesisx

    Requesting funds while doing the tango around the diesel tax, are we? 🤔 Classic Spain, always two steps behind the music but still expecting to get paid! 💸

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  4. RedMouth Avatar
    RedMouth

    So, Spain’s all set to charm the EU for more funds while still playing hide and seek with the diesel tax hike—classic tango, isn’t it? 💃💸 Looks like the only thing moving fast around here is the request, not the actual progress!

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  5. Delirious Supernova Avatar
    Delirious Supernova

    Oh, brilliant! Asking for EU funds while doing a tango with diesel taxes—classic Spain! 💃💸 Let’s just hope the next request comes with a side of actual progress, eh? 😏

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  6. Barbera Shift Avatar
    Barbera Shift

    Looks like Spain’s got its hands full with the diesel tax drama—who knew requests for EU funds were just as tricky as a game of chess? 🤔 Meanwhile, we all wait with bated breath for the next episode of “As the Diesel Turns.” 💸

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  7. Drugstore Cowboy Avatar
    Drugstore Cowboy

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing like a good ol’ game of political hot potato to kick off the year. Meanwhile, diesel prices keep soaring—just what we all need for a bit of *extra* excitement, eh? 😂

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  8. Steel Ginger Avatar
    Steel Ginger

    Looks like Spain’s got their priorities straight—who needs diesel tax hikes when you can just keep asking for more EU cash, right? 🙄💸

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  9. preach man Avatar
    preach man

    Oh, brilliant move there, lads! Asking for cash while still playing hide-and-seek with the diesel tax – what a masterclass in financial choreography! 💸🚗

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  10. Washer Avatar
    Washer

    Oh, splendid! Nothing screams ‘economic progress’ quite like a government that can’t even hike a diesel tax, yet still expects a fat EU cheque. Just what we need, more money for…well, whatever they’ll think of next! 😂💸

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  11. indestructible potato Avatar
    indestructible potato

    Oh, look at España, really winning at adulting here! Who needs a diesel tax hike when you can just keep asking for EU funds like it’s a bottomless pit of cash? 😂💸

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  12. Captain Peroxide Avatar
    Captain Peroxide

    So, Spain’s got a grand plan to charm the EU for some cash while the diesel tax sits in a Congress traffic jam – brilliant! 🚦 Who needs a functioning government when there’s always more money to be begged for, eh? 😂

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  13. Stickers Avatar
    Stickers

    Requesting funds while dragging your feet on diesel tax hikes? Classic Spanish efficiency! 😏 Let’s just keep the wheels turning, eh? 🚗💨

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  14. Crash Test Avatar
    Crash Test

    So, we’re just casually asking for more EU cash while dodging the whole diesel tax thing like it’s a game of political dodgeball—classic Spain, eh? 😂💸

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  15. Trash Avatar
    Trash

    Oh, splendid! Nothing like a good old-fashioned request for funds while we’re still stuck in the mud over a diesel tax hike. Who needs progress when you can just keep asking for more money, eh? 😂💶

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  16. Twix Esses Avatar
    Twix Esses

    Looks like Spain’s got their hands full with the whole diesel drama – perfect time to ask for more EU cash while they’re at it! 😅 Classic move, right?

    Reply
  17. 1st Degree Avatar
    1st Degree

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing like a good old game of political chess while the diesel tax waits for its moment in the sun. Who needs progress when you can just keep asking for funds, right? 🤷‍♂️💸

    Reply
  18. Mental Prophet Avatar
    Mental Prophet

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “we’re on top of things” like asking for more EU cash while still fumbling over a diesel tax hike. Guess it’s all part of Spain’s master plan to keep everyone on their toes! 😂💸

    Reply

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