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ERC politician with background in economics has held political offices since becoming MP at 24

Businessman also led bank's foundation and was one of top figures in current FC Barcelona president's campaign

Pro-independence majority in parliament appoints the first head of government of the ERC party since the return to democracy

The ERC candidate is expected to be named the new head of Catalan government on Friday following deal with JxCat

Presidential frontrunner says he wants Spain to accept a referendum as UK did in 2014 in a clearly left-leaning speech

Esquerra's frontrunner will become new head of Catalan government on Friday after pro-independence coalition deal with Junts

Esquerra's frontrunner likely to succeed in light of pro-independence coalition deal with Junts per Catalunya

Artists behind 'Alegria' will play at Barcelona's biggest music festival next year eight years after retiring

For its 24th edition, the event is back with a reimagined hybrid format which will be ‘here to stay’

Socialists, who won most votes from last election, criticize “weakened” Esquerra, who will lead new administration

Esquerra and Junts expected to share cabinet again as snap election avoided at the eleventh hour

14 ministries, including newly-created feminism and climate action departments, will be gender-balanced and each party will manage seven

In March, overseas sales soared 36.1% due to the improving pandemic situation

Movements share similar aims and electoral successes but face very different constitutional and political realities  

Catalan National Assembly warns ERC and Junts: "we will no longer be by your side" if disagreement leads to fresh elections