Junqueras exploits Illa's weakness while 'buying time to be amnestied and able to be a candidate for the Generalitat'
Oriol Junqueras has pressured Salvador Illa to withdraw his budget proposal, leveraging ERC's stance against unilateral decisions by the Catalan government.
The electoral defeats of PSOE: claims to be the 'champion of public services' in regions where it reduces its funding due to the questioned pact with Junqueras by the IMF
The PSOE party claims to champion public services in regions like Castilla y León, despite implementing funding reductions that contradict their campaign messages.
Junqueras and Otegi agreed to turn their backs on Rufián: 'The issue is finished, we consider it overcome'
Oriol Junqueras and Arnaldo Otegi have decided to distance themselves from Gabriel Rufián, marking the end of potential collaboration amid tensions within leftist political alliances in Spain.
Oriol Junqueras assures that he does not fear Gabriel Rufián's departure: 'ERC is above everything'
Oriol Junqueras, leader of the ERC, stated that he is not worried about the potential departure of Gabriel Rufián, emphasizing that ERC is a long-standing political party that stands above individual leaders.
ERC rejects Rufián's 'circus' and Junqueras rules out 'impossible' alliance with Podemos: 'We will present ourselves with our own initials everywhere'
ERC has decided against joining any leftist coalition for the upcoming general elections, emphasizing its commitment to stand independently.
From Junqueras to Tarradellas
Negotiating with ERC is likened to a painful dental visit, reflecting the challenges and complexities in discussions about Catalonia's budget and sovereignty.
Pedro Sánchez also loses in Catalonia
Pedro Sánchez faces a political setback in Catalonia as the promise of institutional stability evaporates amid struggles with the local leadership.
Junqueras bets his credibility on Catalan budgets in a party shaken by Rufián
Oriol Junqueras faces a critical week as his party, ERC, prepares for a key budget vote amid internal tensions and the influence of Gabriel Rufián.
The former chief of the Mossos, Eduard Sallent, joins the consultancy of Junqueras' former right-hand man
Former chief of the Mossos d'Esquadra, Eduard Sallent, has announced his departure from the Catalan police to join SIMA Consulting, founded by Raül Murcia, a key figure in the ERC party.
A Andorran banker recounts "coercion" by the 'patriotic police': "They demanded accounts of the Mas, Junqueras, and Pujol families"
An Andorran banker claims he faced coercive pressure from the 'patriotic police' regarding accounts of prominent political families in Spain during a court trial.
The PSOE silences the head of the Fiscal Authority and prevents her from criticizing in Las Cortes the lack of Budgets in the Iran crisis and the pact with Junqueras
The PSOE has prevented Cristina Herrero, the outgoing head of the Fiscal Authority, from presenting her concerns in Las Cortes regarding the economic policies of the government amidst the Iran crisis.
The Government changes the script to seduce Junqueras: “We cannot control global geopolitics, but we can control our reaction”
The Catalan Government is altering its strategy to persuade ERC leader Oriol Junqueras to support the regional budget amidst geopolitical instability.
ERC boils over the 'weak' leadership of Junqueras: 'He won with 52% of the votes, he does not control the party'
The leadership of Oriol Junqueras in the ERC party is facing internal challenges, particularly from Gabriel Rufián, highlighting dissatisfaction with Junqueras's conciliatory approach after his narrow primary victory.
Junqueras dismisses Illa's threat to call elections if there are no budgets: 'It would be his suicide'
Oriol Junqueras of ERC has rejected Salvador Illa's pressure regarding the approval of budgets, asserting that guarantees over tax collection must be provided before negotiations can proceed.
The poker game of Illa and Junqueras
The article discusses the complex political negotiations between leaders Illa and Junqueras amid uncertainties surrounding promises made by the socialist party.
Oriol Junqueras warns: "We are on the way to achieving all the resources and powers that bring us closer to a Catalan Republic"
Oriol Junqueras, president of ERC, states that their party is progressing towards acquiring the necessary resources and competencies for a Catalan Republic amid ongoing budget negotiations.
Illa Will Pressure Junqueras Over the Budgets to the Point of Threatening an Early Election in Catalonia
Catalonia's President Salvador Illa is increasing pressure on ERC leader Oriol Junqueras regarding the approval of the regional budget, even hinting at the possibility of early elections.
Rufián absent from ERC leadership meetings: "He hardly ever comes to the executive meetings"
Gabriel Rufián has been reportedly absent from meetings of the ERC leadership, reflecting growing tensions with Oriol Junqueras over his personal strategy for a leftist nationalist coalition.
Junqueras attacks Rufián behind closed doors: 'He is harming the organization. I don't like his attitude. He is making a mistake.'
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.
Junqueras bets on a total amendment to the Budget if there is no agreement on the income tax
Oriol Junqueras from Esquerra Republicana indicates that his party will propose a total amendment to the Budget unless there is an agreement regarding the income tax with the PSOE.
ERC rejects negotiating budgets after a secret meeting between Sánchez and Junqueras regarding the IRPF transfer
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 shuts the door on Rufián's ambitions: "The lists are ordered by the party; we do what Junqueras wants"
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.
Rufián will demand Junqueras to decide the 'tailor-made' list to repeat as ERC candidate: 'All or nothing'
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.
Junqueras considered Rufián "worn out" and proposed the allied deputy Jordi Albert as ERC's replacement in Madrid
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.
Junqueras warns Sánchez with the Budgets: "The PSOE must strive because ERC's national ambition knows no limits"
ERC leader Oriol Junqueras indicates that the PSOE must meet various demands while negotiating budgetary provisions beneficial to Catalonia.
ERC now prioritizes control over investments in Catalonia in light of IRPF revenue
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.
ERC leaders ask to "stop Rufián" because he thinks he is irreplaceable, but Junqueras hopes he yields: "We don't suffer if he leaves"
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.
Montero tries to divide the critical autonomous communities and offers them to continue with the current model losing money if they do not want the financing agreed with Junqueras
Vice President María Jesús Montero is attempting to divide critical regional governments by offering them the option to voluntarily continue under the current funding model, which would result in financial losses, as discussed in a recent fiscal policy council meeting.
"One should not negotiate with a criminal," "breaks equality"... The arguments of the PP's veto on new funding
The PP opposes new funding proposals, arguing against negotiating with criminals and citing threats to equality, amidst a backdrop of secret meetings between Sánchez and Junqueras regarding regional funding.
Sánchez met secretly twice with Junqueras to negotiate regional funding
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.
Sánchez met secretly twice with Junqueras to negotiate autonomous financing
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.
Moncloa confirms that Sánchez met twice with Junqueras in secret to negotiate regional funding
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 Sánchez leadership amplifies the division in the Extremadura PSOE
The Sánchez-Junqueras agreement deepens internal rifts among socialists in Extremadura questioning the funding model while the managing president defends it.
Oriol Junqueras requests a meeting with Carles Puigdemont to discuss financing
Oriol Junqueras has requested a meeting with former president Carles Puigdemont to discuss a financing agreement that could bring an additional 4.7 billion euros to Catalonia, contingent on the support of Puigdemont's party.
Illa and Junqueras defend the agreement before their bases: "It is the best funding model in history"
ERC leader Oriol Junqueras and PSC leader Salvador Illa defended the new autonomy funding model agreement at their party's extraordinary national councils, emphasizing its historical significance and potential negotiation on VAT management.
Junqueras takes for granted another agreement with more money for his own competencies and warns Puigdemont: "Even if someone made 4.686 million tweets, it wouldn't contribute as much as 4.686 million"
Oriol Junqueras has announced a new funding model agreement and warned Carles Puigdemont that social media actions cannot substitute for substantial financial agreements.
Junqueras confirms that Catalonia will manage 80% of VAT and demands 100% of Personal Income Tax from Sánchez and Illa
ERC leader Oriol Junqueras announced that Catalonia will handle 80% of VAT and is demanding full control of Personal Income Tax from the Spanish government.
Sánchez rides, Esquerra plays, Junts takes a risk
The article discusses the political maneuvering of Pedro Sánchez and Oriol Junqueras in the context of Spanish governance amidst international tensions.
Socialists fear the 'irreversible damage' of the pact with Junqueras amid an electoral cycle
Andalusian socialists express concern over the potential long-term consequences of a funding pact with ERC, despite gains in financial support.
Juan del Val, convinced of why Pedro Sánchez met with Oriol Junqueras
Juan del Val shares his strong opinions on the agreement to allocate nearly 4.7 billion euros more annually to Catalonia, questioning the motivations behind Pedro Sánchez's meeting with Oriol Junqueras.
Junqueras admits that the ordinality of financing will only be fulfilled with Catalonia because it is "inapplicable" in all autonomous communities
ERC president Oriol Junqueras acknowledged that the principle of ordinality in the new funding model will only apply to Catalonia and not to other regions.
The PP accuses the Government of 'kicking the unity of Spain and equality' with financing that seeks 'Sánchez's survival'
The Popular Party has criticized the new regional financing model agreed upon by ERC leader Oriol Junqueras and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, claiming it undermines territorial equity and unity in Spain.
Balearic Islands considers Montero's proposal on the funding system 'unacceptable' and warns that it will not accept fiscal changes
The Balearic government led by Marga Prohens denounces the proposed funding reforms by Pedro Sánchez's government as 'unacceptable' and expresses outrage over Oriol Junqueras negotiating the funding system.
Junqueras confirms that ordinality will only be fulfilled for Catalonia "because the system is inapplicable"
ERC leader Junqueras warns Sánchez that while the agreement on tax revenue is important, nothing is finalized as the full IRPF collection needs to be resolved.
Montero announces an additional 20.975 billion a year in the financing system to try to square the pact with Esquerra
The Spanish government will make an additional effort of 20.975 billion euros to reconcile the new financing model agreed upon by President Pedro Sánchez and Esquerra Republicana leader Oriol Junqueras.
Illa meets with Junqueras and Albiach to evaluate the new regional financing agreement
Catalan President Salvador Illa is holding meetings with ERC leader Oriol Junqueras and Comuns leader Jéssica Albiach to discuss a new regional financing agreement made between the central government and the republicans.
Catalonia overtakes 11 communities in receiving funds from the system with the Sánchez and Junqueras pact
Catalonia has reached an agreement to receive an additional 5 billion euros, raising concerns among other regional leaders about the fairness of regional financing.
PP’s regional presidents and Page criticize the financing agreement reached between Sánchez and Junqueras
Regional presidents of the PP and Castilla-La Mancha's Emiliano García Page have openly opposed the new regional financing model agreed upon by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and ERC leader Oriol Junqueras in Madrid.
"It is the greatest breach of socialist ideology": Page criticizes the "unique financing" of Catalonia and PSOE-A trusts in a maneuver by Montero
The agreement for Catalonia's unique financing, announced by ERC leader Oriol Junqueras, is described as the greatest breach of socialist ideology in the history of the Socialist Party.
Page criticizes that Sánchez's meeting with Junqueras does not lead to "a climate of understanding" on funding
Emiliano García-Page criticized the central government for starting discussions on regional financing with a meeting with separatists, stating it does not foster an atmosphere of understanding.