Solà, a member since 2005, stated that the party is no longer a useful tool and predicted that ERC will eventually support Salvador Illa's budget. However, the local party leader in Arenys de Mar countered these claims, stating that no final decision has been reached yet.
The Catalan Government is moving forward by approving the accounts in the Executive Council to pressure the Parliament. ERC's leadership is seeking a commitment from Pedro Sánchez regarding IRPF tax collection, a move currently stalled by political dynamics in Andalusia involving Minister María Jesús Montero.
“"Nothing has been decided yet regarding the budget vote."
Amidst the political debate, new data shows Catalonia's fiscal deficit reached 21.092 billion euros in 2022, highlighting the ongoing financial tension between the region and the central government.
