- 4d ago
Spain sends autonomous communities the financing reform draft agreed with ERC, with no alternative for those that reject it
The Ministry of Finance sent the detailed proposal on Friday 10 July 2026, maintaining the pact with Oriol Junqueras's ERC and warning that regions that do not accept it will remain under the 2009 model.
- 5d ago
Aliança Catalana surges to third place in Catalan poll, threatening governing majority
A new Catalan government poll shows the far-right Aliança Catalana leaping from two seats to 23-25, overtaking Junts and competing with ERC for second place, while the PSC-led coalition risks losing its majority.
- Jul 2
Salvador Illa secures first Catalan budget with ERC and Comuns support, ending three-year impasse
Salvador Illa's government secured its first budget on Thursday, with the Catalan parliament approving 49,162 million euros for 2026 after months of negotiations with ERC and Comuns. The vote ends three years of budget prorogation and stabilizes the legislature.
- Jun 17
Junqueras demands 'maximum coordination' from ERC lawmakers amid internal rift with Rufián
ERC president Oriol Junqueras met with his party's congressional group in Madrid on Wednesday, calling for 'maximum exigency, determination, and coordination' as internal disputes with spokesman Gabriel Rufián simmer.
- Jun 12
EU Court of Justice to rule on Spanish amnesty law for Catalan independence leaders on 16 July
The Court of Justice of the European Union will hand down its long-awaited judgment on Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists, deciding whether the measure is compatible with EU law. The 16 July ruling will address questions over misuse of public funds and terrorism charges.
