Marta Rovira’s assessment of Puigdemont
Marta Rovira, prominent figure of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya, expresses a clear opinion regarding the possible return of Carles Puigdemont, defending that he should not be arrested if he decides to return to Catalonia. His statements took place during a conversation on Catalunya Ràdio, where he denied the idea that this event could influence ERC’s political orientation towards candidate Salvador Illa.
The Context of the Current Political World
Rovira raised important questions about the reasoning behind a possible arrest of Puigdemont, citing his intense struggle in exile to avoid precisely this situation. “What’s the point of being told to come back only to be arrested?” he asked rhetorically, underscoring his support for the president’s decision to return home as he sees fit.
Along with the Criticism of the Agreement With the PSC
While ERC takes a position in the debate on the return of Puigdemont, Junts has expressed its disagreement with the investiture agreement between ERC and the PSC, they perceive that this pact strengthens the political position that the PSC wants to establish. The pro-independence formation warns that ensuring the fulfillment of promises can be problematic if it depends on the goodwill of an opposing party.
The Uncertainty of the Pact
According to Junts, the promises about financial reforms are reliable and question the viability of this collaboration. “What is agreed now may be irreversible”, they warn, underlining the importance of a firm position of ERC in front of its alliances.
The Challenges of ERC Militancy
Rovira, in the framework of the talks on the agreement, has recognized that the pact with the socialists presents difficulties, despite the progress in fiscal aspects that the management of ERC considers positive. He has recognized that militancy will play a crucial role in the validation of this pact, which will be submitted to an imminent vote.
Expectations and Future Reflections
With a vote scheduled for next Friday, Rovira expects an affirmative response from the militancy. If approval is not achieved, he has warned that a deeper rethinking of the party’s direction in the current political context will be necessary.