PSC (Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya)

The Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya (PSC) is a socialist political party in Catalonia, Spain. Recent news highlights the party in several contexts. Firstly, the death of Maria Badia, a former PSC Member of the European Parliament (MEP), was reported. Badia, a close associate of Raimon Obiols, served as an MEP from 2004, leading the PSC list in 2009, before resigning from a senior role in 2012. Secondly, the PSC's position within the broader Spanish political landscape is indirectly referenced in discussions about Catalan separatists viewing the new Spanish government as potentially more amenable to fiscal concessions, specifically regarding the IRPF tax. While the PSC isn't directly quoted, the context implies their role in negotiations and their potential influence on central government policy towards Catalonia. The party's relevance lies in its historical significance in Catalan politics and its ongoing role in shaping regional and national policy.