In Spain, leftist political parties are expressing skepticism about the broad alliance proposal put forward by Gabriel Rufián, the spokesperson for ERC in Congress. Minister Mónica García pointed out that a recent event with party leader Delgado was conducted independently of the parties, indicating a lack of unified support. Additionally, IU has advocated for a dialogue among members, while ERC distanced itself from the potential coalition ahead of future elections.

Rufián's journey to prominence has been notable in the past year, as polling data from the CIS has tracked his rising visibility as a presidential candidate. Last year, he ranked low in preference among voters, but recent surveys have shown a significant increase, placing him fourth among potential candidates for La Moncloa, albeit still trailing behind other significant figures like Sánchez and Abascal. This shift suggests a growing recognition of Rufián's political clout within the left spectrum of Spanish politics.

Despite this upward trend, the hesitance from other leftist factions on forming a united front may pose challenges to Rufián’s ambitions. His initial call for a plurinational leftist list has not garnered the expected enthusiasm, indicating a fracturing of leftist unity. The implications of this division could affect electoral strategies and the broader landscape of Spanish politics as the left seeks to navigate a competitive field ahead of upcoming general elections.