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Salvador Illa could become first Catalan president opposed to independence since 2010

Salvador Illa hopes meeting between Spanish PM and conservative opposition will not be 'waste of time'

Ruling party would come in second followed by opposition Junts

Opposition Socialists wonder about executive's willingness to negotiate spending plan

ERC still needs votes from Socialists or former coalition partner Junts after deal with ECP in December

Who will lead the next government? And will this be a turning point for the independence movement?

Appeal angers activists although minister says measure will not be put on hold until ruling is issued

Illa hits back by accusing written agreement excluding his force of "perpetuating hatred"

Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy

Uncertainty surrounds election over who will be able to form coalitions and who will hold the highest office

Survey estimates victory for Socialists or Esquerra, and parties for a Catalan state, now with 70 seats, would take 58-71

The independence push and Spain’s backlash remained ubiquitous — until the pandemic came

Two government parties clash again, accusing each other of a potential deal with Socialists