Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya (PSC)

The Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya (PSC) is a major political party in Catalonia, Spain, representing socialist ideals. They are newsworthy due to two recent developments. First, the Supreme Court has ruled against the PSC in a dispute with the Barcelona City Council, requiring them to pay the Impuesto de Bienes Inmuebles (IBI), a property tax, for their headquarters on Pallars Street for the 2020 fiscal year. This reverses a previous court victory for the party. Second, the PSC is indirectly involved in the upcoming restructuring of the Mossos d'Esquadra, the Catalan police force. The Conselleria de Interior, part of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan government), is planning changes to the police leadership, including the likely appointment of someone close to Josep Lluís Trapero, the current Director General of the Police. This restructuring occurs as the current Mossos chief is expected to retire in August. These events highlight the PSC's ongoing role in Catalan politics and its interactions with both local and national institutions.