Politics · Spain · 2 days ago
ERC and Gabriel Rufián near agreement on his role in the November election
Esquerra Republicana, known as ERC, is negotiating with Gabriel Rufián about whether he will lead its list in Spain’s 29 November election.
Rufián is the party’s spokesperson in Madrid, and ERC wants him to stand again.
He has said he wants to represent ERC but is seeking more say over candidate lists and greater freedom to set strategy.
He also wants cooperation with other left-wing parties, arguing that without it they may not be able to prevent a government led by the People’s Party and Vox.
ERC plans to run under its own name, though it will again form a Senate coalition with EH Bildu.
Other left-wing groups have also urged Rufián to join or lead a broader alliance.
The talks are described as close to agreement, and a decision is expected by 6 p.m.
Sunday.
Esquerra Republicana and Gabriel Rufián are in the final stages of talks over whether he will lead the party’s list for Spain’s November 29 election.
The deadline for reaching a decision is Sunday at 6 p.m., and the party leadership is optimistic that Rufián will head the list.
Rufián wants more influence over candidate lists and greater strategic autonomy, and has called for cooperation among left-wing parties.
ERC sources say the talks are on a “good track” and “fairly well advanced,” though no agreement has been reached.
Other left-wing groups, including the Comuns and Podemos, have urged Rufián to take part in or lead a broader political effort.
- Who
- Esquerra Republicana and Gabriel Rufián.
- What
- They are negotiating whether Rufián will lead ERC’s list for the November election, and the conditions of his role.
- When
- The talks are in their final stage; the decision deadline is Sunday at 6 p.m. The election is scheduled for November 29.
- Where
- Spain; the expected candidacy is for Barcelona.
- Why
- Rufián wants more say over candidate lists, greater strategic autonomy and cooperation with other left-wing parties.
Esquerra Republicana
Gabriel Rufián
Role and conditions
Esquerra Republicana
ERC is negotiating whether Rufián will lead its list, while its candidacies must respect candidates chosen by party federations and sectoral assemblies.
Gabriel Rufián
Rufián wants more influence over the lists and greater strategic autonomy before deciding whether to lead the candidacy.
Cooperation with other parties
Esquerra Republicana
ERC will run in the election under its own name, though it will repeat its Senate coalition with EH Bildu.
Gabriel Rufián
Rufián believes cooperation with other sovereignist and state-wide left-wing forces is needed to prevent a government led by the PP and Vox.
ERC leaders reiterated that Gabriel Rufián was the party’s choice for the election.
The announcement of the early election was a turning point in the talks.
ERC considered the possibility of an alternative candidate after it had not received answers, and news emerged that Jordi Albert was collecting endorsements.
Gerardo Pisarello said the Comuns supported Ada Colau’s suggestion that Rufián take part in or lead the broader left-wing effort.
The deadline for clarifying whether Rufián will lead ERC’s list expires.
Spain’s election is scheduled to take place.
- Election date
- November 29
- Decision deadline
- Sunday at 6 p.m.
- Expected constituency
- Barcelona
- Alternative candidate
- Jordi Albert
- Senate coalition
- ERC and EH Bildu are set to repeat their coalition from 2023
What people are saying
everything is on a “good track” and “fairly well advanced
he wants to represent ERC, but with conditions
Sources
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