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ERC parliamentary leadership transition

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2026-10-11 17:23 UTC → 2026-10-11 20:43 UTC · added removed

Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) is undergoing a leadership transition ahead of the general elections scheduled for late November. November 29. The process began with the announcement that Senate spokesperson Sara Bailac would not seek reelection, stating she intended to “pass the torch” to new profiles. Her departure follows similar exits by deputies Jordi Salvador and Pilar Vallugera. In response to these departures, As the party has begun finalizing finalizes its candidates. Francesc-Marc Álvaro, candidates, the National Executive has designated several key figures for the upcoming vote. In Barcelona, Gabriel Rufián has been officially confirmed as a candidate for the Congress of Deputies after securing the necessary endorsements. For the Senate, journalist and former deputy, deputy Francesc-Marc Álvaro has been selected to lead the ERC Senate candidacy. Additionally, in In the Lleida demarcation, Mayor Omar Noumri has expressed his intention to lead the Senate list, receiving support from supported by former deputy Joan Tardà. Additional regional appointments include Norma Pujol to lead the list in Tarragona and Inès Granollers in Lleida. In Girona, the party is conducting an internal primary process to determine its candidate, with both Teresa Jordà and Etna Estrems having submitted candidacies. Voting for the Girona leadership is expected to take place on October 17.

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