Political tension in Barcelona: Pisarello criticizes the pact between ERC and Podemos

Published 2026-10-13

The political landscape in Barcelona has experienced a new episode of tension following recent statements by Gerardo Pisarello, a representative of the Comuns. The politician has publicly expressed his disagreement with the pact recently reached between Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) and Podemos, arguing that this agreement does not reflect the proposals that both parties had previously defended.

During his speech, Pisarello called for the creation of a broader and more solid political front to face the city's challenges. According to the leader, the current strategy of these parties does not respond to the real needs of the citizens or to the prior commitments that had been established in the left's political agenda.

One of the central points of Pisarello's speech was housing. The politician defended forceful measures, such as the expropriation of homes held by so-called "vulture funds." This proposal seeks to increase the public rental housing stock and curb the real estate speculation that affects numerous neighborhoods in the Catalan capital.

Finally, Pisarello took the opportunity to launch direct criticisms against the administration of Mayor Jaume Collboni. The representative of the Comuns accused the municipal government of a lack of clarity in its policies and urged progressive forces to unite to offer a more coherent and effective alternative for Barcelona.

Sources: Demócrata

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