Rufián advocates for "real" collaboration between the left and avoids criticizing the Comuns.

Gabriel Rufián, ERC spokesperson in Congress and the party's lead candidate for the upcoming November 29 elections, has stated his intention to pursue a genuine collaboration between sovereignist and Spanish left-wing political forces. Speaking in Barcelona on October 12, Rufián emphasized that there is sufficient time to achieve this substantive cooperation and notably refrained from criticizing the Comuns.

The remarks highlight ERC's electoral strategy regarding potential alliances on the left ahead of the regional vote, signaling an open stance toward working with other left-leaning parties without escalating political friction.