Recognition of Junqueras’ victory
The 12M results make it clear that the 2021 elections were won by Junqueras, who had recently been released from prison. The electorate recognized his sacrifice through votes, indicating that ERC must consider his leadership as a priority. The decision on Junqueras’ future is not a real dilemma, as there is no clear replacement in sight. Keeping Junqueras seems to be the strongest option to avoid a decrease in the number of deputies.
Leave the initiative to the winners
It is crucial that ERC allows the PSC and Junts to take the lead, as they were the ones that obtained the best results. Instead of adopting an oppositional stance, ERC should wait for proposals to materialize and evaluate them carefully before making hasty decisions.
Internal rethinking and reflection
Despite the 20 deputies obtained, ERC needs to carry out a profound internal rethink and make forceful decisions. Not facing the problem head-on would be detrimental to the party, so it is crucial to reflect on the causes of the setback and seek internal solutions.
Responsibility in the election of the president of the Generalitat
With the responsibility of deciding who will preside over the Generalitat, ERC must carefully consider the options. The political revolution led by Puigdemont and the need to do what is best for Catalonia requires careful evaluation. The possibility of new elections is ruled out, and the final decision will depend on the specific proposals that are presented.
