In a pivotal moment for Catalonia, the political landscape is charged as ERC (Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya) prepares for a crucial vote on a pre-agreement with PSC (Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya) to invest Salvador Illa as the new president.

The deal proposes a unique financial arrangement allowing the Catalan government to collect all taxes paid by its citizens, while still contributing to the state for services rendered.

This has sparked intense debate within ERC, with factions divided over the agreement's implications for fiscal sovereignty and solidarity with poorer regions.

Marta Rovira, ERC's secretary general, has been actively campaigning for a 'yes' vote, warning that failure to secure fiscal independence could jeopardize support for the PSOE in Madrid.

Meanwhile, dissenting voices within the party are rallying against the agreement, launching social media campaigns with hashtags like "Con Illa no".

As the vote approaches, the outcome remains uncertain, reflecting deep divisions within the party and the broader Catalan political context.