Morning coverage centered on Sánchez's potential meeting with Puigdemont, continuing the previous day's developments. Puigdemont responded by rejecting the overture, warning he wouldn't renew confidence if the government "continues sinking Catalonia."
The Treasury delayed implementing diesel tax due to insufficient parliamentary support, while negotiations advanced on energy company tax deductions of up to 60% to secure Junts and PNV backing.
The Supreme Court investigated the Attorney General's alleged deletion of messages and phone replacement, adding complexity to the expanding Koldo case, which reached 85 volumes.
The evening was dominated by King Felipe VI's Christmas address, where he called for political serenity amid what he termed an "overwhelming political contest." He emphasized the need to preserve the constitutional pact of coexistence, while addressing the dana disaster response coordination issues.