Catalonia's Push for Independence: Key Policy Steps Highlighted

Barcelona, Spain – May 26, 2025. Elisenda Alamany, general secretary of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) and head of the ERC municipal group in Barcelona, gave a revealing interview about Catalonia's push for greater independence from Spain. Alamany stated, “We are now moving towards reducing Catalonia's dependence on the state and achieving self-sufficiency in areas we deem strategic: unique funding, the transfer of Rodalies, the forgiveness of FLA debt...” This reflects the Catalan government's ambitions for self-determination. The interview highlights the challenges and opportunities facing Catalonia as it seeks to assert more control over its finances and infrastructure. Alamany's comments underscore the political significance of these issues for the region's future.