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Madrid: A Catalan separatist party whose support is key to the investiture of Spain’s new government on Thursday refused to offer its backing in a blow to Socialist premier Pedro Sanchez.
For Sanchez, securing the endorsement of the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), which won 13 seats in Sunday’s election, is vital if he is to return to power by means of a majority vote in the 350-seat parliament.
The ERC’s response came after initial talks with the Socialists who on Tuesday unveiled a tentative coalition deal with the radical leftwing Podemos. (AFP)
For Sanchez, securing the endorsement of the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), which won 13 seats in Sunday’s election, is vital if he is to return to power by means of a majority vote in the 350-seat parliament.
The ERC’s response came after initial talks with the Socialists who on Tuesday unveiled a tentative coalition deal with the radical leftwing Podemos. (AFP)
