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Creu Camacho Narrowly Wins ERC Barcelona Leadership Election

Camacho's victory with 49.6% of the vote signals potential shifts in ERC's strategy toward the unresolved municipal government pact with the PSC.

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Creu Camacho y Eva Baró.
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Overview

  • Creu Camacho of 'Dignitat Republicana' defeated Eva Baró of 'Endavant Barcelona!' with 49.6% of the vote to Baró's 47.5%.
  • A total of 682 out of approximately 950 eligible ERC Barcelona members participated in the telematic election on April 26, 2025.
  • The election reflects ongoing intraparty divisions between establishment-aligned and critical factions within ERC Barcelona.
  • Key debates during the election included whether ERC should join the PSC-led municipal government under Mayor Jaume Collboni.
  • Camacho's leadership is expected to revisit the postponed decision on the PSC municipal pact, a contentious issue within the party.