Strategic decision during the electoral cycle
The ERC and PSOE parties have decided to postpone the dialogue table between governments after a strategic meeting. This agreement has been taken considering the context of the electoral cycle that includes the upcoming elections to the Parliament of Catalonia and the European Parliament.
Reasons for the postponement
Both the Generalitat and Moncloa have agreed on the idea that during an electoral campaign it is not appropriate to hold dialogue meetings, as the chances of reaching agreements are slim. According to information sources, it has been emphasized that convening the dialogue table at this time would be forced and unproductive.
Discreet meetings and assessment of agreements
In a joint statement, the parties have reported that discreet meetings have been held to assess compliance with previous agreements. This monitoring has been carried out with the assistance of an international mechanism dedicated to accompanying and verifying the negotiation process.
Position with respect to the dialogue table
The Spanish government has expressed its lack of interest in the dialogue table, considering it obsolete after previous agreements on pardons and legal reforms. On the part of the Generalitat, it has been preferred to avoid meetings without substantial content.
Subject of self-determination
ERC has defended that the dialogue table should deal with self-determination, since other issues have specific areas of negotiation. With the elections approaching, the political focus of the negotiations has been postponed, while the technical aspects could continue to take a back seat.
Impact of Puigdemont’s announcement
The announcement of Carles Puigdemont’s participation in the elections has generated movements in the political scene. This situation could have influenced the decision to postpone the dialogue table, avoiding possible tensions and partisan uses during the electoral campaign.
