A new chapter for Junts
The recent renovation of Junts, held in Calella, has marked a key moment for the party. Antoni Castellà, leader of Democrats, has been appointed vice-president, thus highlighting his integration into a wider project led by Carles Puigdemont. This movement seeks to consolidate Junts as the nucleus of a broad pro-independence movement that is positioned at the center of the Catalan political debate.
Strong criticism of the Catalan Alliance
In a recent interview, Castellà did not spare criticism towards Aliança Catalana, a party that has been gaining influence in the pro-independence scene. Describing him as a ‘populist’ and ‘xenophobe’, he has expressed his concern for the lack of substantial proposals coming from this group, which currently governs Ripoll without a clear fiscal model.
A speech on human rights
Castellà has defended the importance of human rights as a limit for any political proposal, highlighting that the ideas of Aliança Catalana are not only inadequate, but can be harmful to Catalan society.
The demographic challenge: a new perspective
The new vice-president has also addressed the issue of immigration, preferring to refer to it as a ‘demographic challenge’. Castellà has stressed the need to integrate the newcomers, seeing Catalanness as an opportunity for social advancement. He described this challenge as complex, including factors such as birth rate and human capital.
Capturing talent in Catalonia
Looking to the future, Castellà has stated that the competition to attract and retain talent will be crucial in the coming years, and has advocated for public policies that encourage this respectful integration.
Balance between identity and multiculturalism
Castellà has concluded that it is essential to approach the challenge of immigration with responsibility, rejecting both xenophobic discourses and those that promote a multiculturalism that ignores national identity. This duality, according to him, is fundamental for the social cohesion and progress of Catalonia.
