Junqueras believes that Comuns and ERC represent "very different things" and defends the pact with Podemos
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On Wednesday, October 21, Oriol Junqueras, leader of the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), addressed political developments ahead of the November 29 elections. Junqueras stated that a coalition between ERC and Comuns was not feasible because the two parties represent fundamentally different political ideologies. Instead, he defended the party's strategic pact with Podemos.
Additionally, Junqueras addressed internal party dynamics regarding Gabriel Rufián, the head of the ERC list for the upcoming election. He dismissed reports of potential friction or departure, asserting that he never feared Rufián would leave the party despite the candidate's frequent public statements.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on internal party stability and the candidate's personal loyalty
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