A spare spare of power in danger
Oriol Junqueras’s recent triumph at the head of ERC seemed to be a resounding success, but the party’s reality has become more complex. The internal reorganization he sought is now a maze full of obstacles, in the case of corruption affecting Joan Ignasi Elena emerging as one of the main threats.
Investigations that shake the foundations
The plot was triggered by a complaint filed with the Anti -Corruption Office in 2022, which warned about irregularities in the award of contracts by the City of Altafulla, controlled by the commons. This City Council would have divided contracts for a consulting firm linked to Elena and Joan Herrera, former ICV leader.
News in research
Recently, the judge in charge of the case has decided to expand his investigation into the view of new evidence. This decision has intensified the concerns about ERC’s future, which is trapped in a new scandal that could have significant repercussions.
Suspicious details
New media information like the world reveal that the consultant involved would have been charged for services that would not actually have been carried out. Irregularities, dating to 2017, could affect various councils, including Barcelona and Santa Coloma.
Practices that dodge the law
Researchers have found a large number of documents that indicate that most contracts were minor, a modality that is often used to avoid stricter controls. Researchers will now analyze whether these contracts were justified or if they were part of a greater operation of illicit enrichment.
A complicated political context
The situation is further complicated by the former mayor of Altafulla, Fèlix Alonso, the current Member of the Commons, and other key figures such as Ada Colau and Núria Parlon, who are also part of the research. This scenario recalls the case that led Laura Borràs to be convicted, but with a gravity that could be deeper.
ERC’s future at stake
With Joan Ignasi Elena in the eye of Hurricane, his rise as possible leader of the ERC parliamentary group is suspended. His controversial stance on insecurity in Catalonia has generated criticism, and now, with the investigation he weighs on him, his support for Junqueras may not be enough to be flotation.
Final reflections
As the investigation progresses, the impact on ERC could be devastating. The shadow of suspicion is becoming more and more present, threatening to erode the credibility of a party that seeks to regain its prestige at a crucial moment. Catalan politics is at a decisive moment, and the consequences of this scandal could define its future.
