Esquerra Republicana: for independence through dialogueYour browser does not support the video elementFounded 90 years ago by the likes of Francesc Macià and Lluís Companys, prominent figures during the Second Spanish Republic, Esquerra Republicana (ERC) is easily the oldest party running in Catalonia's February 14 election. The party is left-wing, pro-independence, pro-EU, and against the monarchy. / ACNshareACNFirst published: February 4, 2021 08:21 PM