25 May 2021 08:16 PM

PODCAST: Catalonia's new pro-independence government - what to expect

Pere Aragonès becomes Catalonia's youngest president in modern times and the first member of ERC to head executive since the 1930s

The 132nd head of government will preside over 14 ministries, seven for each of the coalition partners ERC and Junts

Pere Aragonès faces pressure from grassroots movements on first day in office

ERC politician with background in economics has held political offices since becoming MP at 24

Businessman also led bank's foundation and was one of top figures in current FC Barcelona president's campaign

The ERC candidate is expected to be named the new head of Catalan government on Friday following deal with JxCat

Esquerra's frontrunner will become new head of Catalan government on Friday after pro-independence coalition deal with Junts

Esquerra's frontrunner likely to succeed in light of pro-independence coalition deal with Junts per Catalunya

Socialists, who won most votes from last election, criticize “weakened” Esquerra, who will lead new administration

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