# #IreneMontero in the news

17 October 2026 at 11:08

> Irene Montero to lead Podemos in general election · ERC and Podem Catalunya agree joint election bid · Irene Montero to launch bid for Spanish presidency

[Irene Montero to lead Podemos in general election](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/irene-montero-to-lead-podemos-in-general-election-dedc55b9>)
*17 October 2026 at 11:08* - Irene Montero wins the Podemos primary to head the Madrid list for the November 29 elections as the party seeks broad coalition deals.

[ERC and Podem Catalunya agree joint election bid](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/erc-and-podem-catalunya-agree-joint-election-bid-437e6709>)
*12 October 2026 at 18:06* - Gabriel Rufián and Irene Montero will lead a joint candidacy for the upcoming general elections across all four Catalan provinces.

[Irene Montero to launch bid for Spanish presidency](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/irene-montero-to-launch-bid-for-spanish-presidency-dc13cf6c>)
*11 September 2026 at 19:09* - Podemos leader Ione Belarra will officially present Irene Montero as the party's candidate for the presidency this Saturday in Madrid.