29N - Sumar is confident that Podemos will join Frente Amplio and says that Rufián's "attitude" should not prevent agreements.

Representatives from the political movements Sumar and Podemos have publicly engaged in discussions regarding the formation of a coalition, referred to as Frente Amplio, ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. Verónica Martínez Barbero, co-coordinator of Movimiento Sumar, expressed confidence that Podemos will join the coalition despite ongoing tensions surrounding the conduct of ERC spokesperson Gabriel Rufián, asserting that such interpersonal friction should not hinder broader political agreements.

Simultaneously, Irene Montero of Podemos has issued an invitation for the Frente Amplio coalition to support an existing collaborative agreement between her party and ERC. This strategic maneuver aims to coordinate efforts for the general elections in Catalonia and potential campaign activities elsewhere, highlighting the complex negotiations currently underway to align these various left-wing political actors.