ERC insiste en cesiones de competencias
Esquerra Republicana (ERC) is linking the approval of Catalonia's budget to the transfer of greater sovereignty and powers from the central government. ERC spokesperson Ester Capella stated that budget progress depends on advancements in sovereignty, including potential control over unemployment benefits and the IRPF tax.

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AI-generatedEsquerra Republicana (ERC) is linking the approval of Catalonia's budget to the transfer of greater sovereignty and powers from the central government. ERC spokesperson Ester Capella stated that budget progress depends on advancements in sovereignty, including potential control over unemployment benefits and the IRPF tax. While open to proposals from both the Catalan and Spanish governments, ERC's demands extend beyond the initial investment agreement. However, the Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, is focusing on budget negotiations within the scope of what can be managed from Catalonia, adhering to the existing investment agreement. Government spokesperson Sílvia Paneque emphasized that negotiations are currently limited to "specific items" within Catalonia's control.
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5 extractedEster Capella (ERC) stated that progress on the budget implies progress on sovereignty.
The Catalan government and ERC have different views on the scope of budget negotiations.
The Catalan government insists that budget negotiations are limited to what can be done from Catalonia.
ERC ties the approval of Catalonia's budget to the transfer of more powers to the region.
ERC is open to discussing the transfer of unemployment benefits management.