Podemos splits from socialists in Spanish Congress, retains ERC pact

Podemos has declined to break its agreement with ERC for collaboration in Catalonia, allowing joint campaigning with ERC's Gabriel Rufián, while separating from the socialist bloc in Spain's Congress. This signals a fragmentation of the left-wing alliance ahead of elections, potentially altering parliamentary dynamics. The move underscores Podemos's strategic independence, but the electoral impact remains uncertain.