The pro-independence party aims to modify the Lofca (the organic law financing autonomous communities) to allow Catalonia to manage its own income tax. This strategic shift is intended to facilitate a majority in the Spanish Congress, as the previous bill faced significant legislative hurdles.
“"We are looking for all ways to achieve it, and the most useful one is a package of amendments agreed with the PSOE."
This move directly impacts the Catalan Government's budget negotiations. ERC has warned Salvador Illa's PSC that without a firm commitment from the central government regarding tax collection, they will not support the upcoming regional budget.
