Ada Colau urges Gabriel Rufián to join a broad left-wing alliance

Ada Colau, leader of the commons and former mayor of Barcelona, appealed to ERC deputy Gabriel Rufián to contribute to a broad left coalition. She said she is prepared to back a single, inclusive platform and expects Podemos to merge into it, while inviting Rufián to take part. Colau highlighted a shared minimal program focused on housing rights and public services, and warned that failing the electorate now could end their political relevance.

She stressed that the call is personal and without a deadline, urging all left parties to prioritize the common good over individual interests. The statement came after weeks of uncertainty about Colau's political future and follows Rufián's recent social-media message about seeking alliances with other left and antifascist forces.