ERC's leadership boasts behind closed doors to its base about having eliminated Podemos: "It's one less list on the left"

ERC clarified its agreement with Podemos, stating the main goal is to prevent Podemos from taking votes in Catalonia. Oriol López emphasized that Podemos's decision to ally with ERC recognizes them as the leading left party in the region. The meeting revealed tensions within ERC, particularly regarding Gabriel Rufián's diminishing influence. The strategic move aims to retain Rufián's electoral value while undermining the Comuns, who previously outperformed ERC in elections. Polls indicate a significant loss of support for the Comuns, with many voters shifting towards ERC and Podemos, potentially leading to a substantial decrease in Comuns' electoral strength.