The Catalan Parliamentary Context
The President of the Parliament, Josep Rull, has called a series of consultations to be held on Tuesday to discuss the possible investiture of Salvador Illa as the new President of the Generalitat. Although the consultation process was planned to begin a day earlier, changes in the agenda of Esquerra Republicana have forced the meeting to be postponed.
Scheduled Meeting Agenda
The first meeting of this round will be chaired by Illa himself, who will meet with Rull first thing in the morning. This meeting, scheduled for 9:30 in the morning, will lay the groundwork for subsequent talks with other parliamentary groups, including ERC, the Comuns, and Junts.
Key Interactions
ERC representatives Josep Maria Jové and Marta Vilalta will meet with Rull at 10:00 a.m., followed by Jéssica Albiach of the Comuns at 10:30 a.m. The rest of the groups will also have their turn, including the PP, Vox, CUP, and others, in half-hour openings.
Secure Support and an Uncertain Future
Salvador Illa has expressed his willingness to be sworn in after securing crucial support from ERC and the Comuns, adding an absolute majority of 68 votes in parliament. However, the decision of Jovent Republicà on its support remains unknown, since this ERC youth party has the capacity to influence the final result.
Results of the Internal Consultation
A recent internal poll among ERC members revealed a narrow support for the investiture agreement, with 53% in favour and 44% against, evidencing significant divisions within the party. This agreement includes a unique tax model for Catalonia and other social promises that include the construction of protected housing.
Commitments and Challenges for Illa
During a recent speech, Salvador Illa affirmed his commitment to comply with the agreements reached, despite the challenges that could arise from the independence movement and within ERC. This commitment is presented as an attempt to stabilise the political situation in Catalonia.
An earlier episode in Catalan politics
In June, Rull held a preliminary round of talks where none of the candidates emerged, leading to a period of instability. The lack of support had previously pushed the chamber to set a critical deadline to elect a new president.
Projections for the Future
With the uncertainty surrounding the Jovent Republicà’s decision, the outcome of the investiture process of Salvador Illa will have significant repercussions for governability in Catalonia. If this support is maintained, a new chapter could open in the political history of the region.