Spain's Socialists win backing of Catalan separatist ERC, still waiting on Junts


Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends the European Union leaders summit, in Brussels, Belgium October 26, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/file photo

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Catalan separatist party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) reached a deal with Spain's Socialists (PSOE) to support acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's bid for a second term, both parties said on Thursday.

However, the crucial backing of rival party Junts remains pending amid last-minute negotiations.

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