Overview

• Creu Camacho, newly elected leader of ERC Barcelona, announced plans to consult party members before summer on joining Mayor Jaume Collboni's municipal government.
• Oriol Junqueras, ERC's national leader, has formally authorized the consultation, emphasizing local autonomy in decision-making.
• Camacho's narrow victory signals growing influence of critical currents Nova Esquerra Nacional and Foc Nou within ERC, challenging the national leadership.
• PSC sources state the pre-agreement offering ERC two deputy mayorships is no longer viable, raising doubts about the feasibility of a coalition.
• The outcome of the consultation will test ERC's internal democracy and strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 municipal elections.