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The Catalan government warns of imminent financial tensions if the 2026 budget is not approved before April, emphasizing the necessity of collaboration with ERC.

The Catalan parties Junts and ERC are poised to reject the Spanish government's social protection decree, putting further pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez regarding budget negotiations.

A political clash between Spain's PSC and ERC parties is threatening to disrupt the approval of Catalonia's budget and could lead to early elections.

Oriol Junqueras criticizes Gabriel Rufián's leadership strategies within ERC, emphasizing that Rufián's attempt at creating left-wing coalitions lacks support and could harm the party.

ERC has not confirmed if it will implement anti-harassment protocols following the internal report regarding the dismissal of harassment complaints against Congresswoman Pilar Vallugera.

The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, plans to approve a budget proposal despite lacking essential support from ERC, which has rejected negotiations over tax concessions.

Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, has announced the approval of the budget project for 2026 on Friday, despite the absence of cooperation from ERC.

ERC has declined to negotiate budgets following a secret meeting between Pedro Sánchez and Oriol Junqueras regarding the IRPF management, a condition for their support.

ERC has dampened hopes for a budget agreement in Catalonia following an inconclusive meeting with Pedro Sánchez regarding fiscal sovereignty.

ERC has dampened the prospects for a budgetary agreement in Catalonia following a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

ERC has decided not to discipline deputy Vallugera amid harassment claims but will implement new protocols to address workplace behavior.

Illa demonstrates his support for collecting personal income tax in an effort to entice the ERC to negotiate the Catalan budget.

The leadership of ERC has firmly rejected Rufián's conditions for leadership roles, asserting that the party will decide on candidate lists for the upcoming general elections, not Rufián himself.

Podemos has rejected ERC's Gabriel Rufián's proposal, arguing that electoral calculations undermine the left's strength.

Gabriel Rufián has adjusted his approach in the face of widespread rejection of his initial plan, now advocating for mixed party lists to unify leftist forces for the upcoming elections instead of asking parties to withdraw in favor of a stronger candidate.

Political clash in the Senate regarding historical memory as several parties request the removal of Manuel Fraga's bust, while the PP defends his legacy.

Gabriel Rufián is pushing for the ability to create a tailored electoral list to secure his candidacy for ERC in the upcoming general elections, challenging the party leadership.

Salvador Illa's government has secured a budget agreement with the 'comunes', but will need support from ERC for final approval in the Parliament.

The Government of Catalonia and the Comuns party have reached an agreement to approve the 2026 budget after two weeks of negotiations.

Oriol Junqueras and the new leadership of ERC view Gabriel Rufián as 'worn out' and have suggested deputy Jordi Albert as a replacement for the upcoming elections.

Gabriel Rufián, spokesperson for ERC, has struggled to gain support from other leftist parties despite his digital popularity and calls for unity.

The article discusses the political eclipse represented by Gabriel Rufián, amidst an anticipated solar eclipse in Spain.

IU and Podemos have chosen not to participate in an upcoming event organized by ERC's Rufián and Más Madrid’s Delgado, despite other leftist factions confirming their attendance.

ERC leader Oriol Junqueras indicates that the PSOE must meet various demands while negotiating budgetary provisions beneficial to Catalonia.

Podemos has decided not to participate in any left-wing alliances, particularly rejecting an invitation from ERC's Gabriel Rufián and dismissing other parties aligned with the PSOE.

Emilio Delgado, a member of Más Madrid and known for his media presence, seeks to unite leftist factions in Spain, joining a controversial event alongside ERC's spokesperson.

Gabriel Rufián, a significant figure in ERC, strives for leadership within the left in Spain despite internal challenges and questions about his political support.

Esquerra Republicana (ERC) is focusing on controlling investments in Catalonia due to the IRPF tax collection, seeking ways to reactivate the Generalitat's budgets amidst ongoing negotiations with the government.

The Spanish government and ERC have agreed to increase the number of judges in Catalonia to a total of 1,050 over the next two years.

Gabriel Rufián, spokesperson for ERC in the Spanish Congress, expresses his concerns about a potential right-wing government and vows to do everything possible to support progressive initiatives.

Gabriel Rufián's push for a leftist union in Spain is causing unrest among ERC leaders, who are urging Oriol Junqueras to rein in his ambitions.

ERC's Gabriel Rufián pushes for a united left coalition for the upcoming general elections but refrains from stating whether he would lead this initiative.

A German startup, ERC, has successfully tested the largest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the EU, named 'Romeo', amidst challenges faced by other companies like Lilium and Volocopter.

Leftist parties in Spain are showing reluctance towards Gabriel Rufián's proposal for a broad leftist alliance, with various factions emphasizing different approaches to collaboration.

Gabriel Rufián of ERC calls for a grand coalition to combat the rise of PP and Vox, challenging traditional party boundaries.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, president of the PP, plays on anti-Catalan sentiments while claiming he has nothing against Catalans, as he unites with regional leaders against a funding proposal from PSOE and ERC.

The ERC party supports the demand for Minister Puente's resignation in the Senate, while the Popular Party remains isolated in its opposition to the government's immigration regularization plan.

The recent Rodalies crisis in Gelida, which resulted from years of government investment failures, has intensified tensions between Catalan independence parties ERC and Junts.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will hold meetings next week with parliamentary groups to discuss the potential deployment of Spanish troops to Ukraine amid a hypothetical ceasefire scenario.

ERC spokesman Rufián condemned Trump and criticized the political parties PP and Vox during a session in Congress.

The PSOE is alarmed about potential electoral damage from a financing agreement with ERC, especially with three autonomous communities nearing elections.

The political party Junts is willing to support a significant debt write-off for Catalonia if ERC can effectively use the situation to negotiate better funding agreements.

The Junts party, led by Carles Puigdemont, reaffirmed its firm opposition to the financing agreement made between the government and ERC, insisting their only path is through a concert arrangement.

The PP plans to reject the government's proposed reform of the autonomous financing system, even though they admit it is an improvement over the current system.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held two secret meetings with ERC leader Oriol Junqueras to negotiate a new regional funding system, prior to their public meeting.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held two secret meetings with ERC leader Oriol Junqueras to negotiate a new autonomous financing model for Catalonia, which involves an increase of 4.7 billion euros annually.

The Spanish government has confirmed that President Sánchez secretly met with Oriol Junqueras, leader of ERC, twice before their public meeting on January 8 to negotiate regional funding.

The PSC, ERC, and Comuns have reached an agreement to increase the tourist tax for five-star hotels in Barcelona, set to be approved in February and implemented in April, with 25% of the revenue allocated for housing.

The PSC, ERC, and Comuns parliamentary groups have reached an agreement to implement a new tourist tax in Catalonia that will be doubled starting April 1.

After months of negotiation, the Catalonia government will double the tourist tax starting April 1, 2027, expecting to raise 200 million euros over the next two years.