Puigdemont Resumes His Campaign After the Loss of His Mother
Carles Puigdemont, former president of Catalonia and Junts+ candidate for the presidency of the Generalitat, has resumed his campaign agenda after the death of his mother. At a rally held in Argelers, France, Puigdemont urged the Spanish president, Pedro Sánchez, to begin a process of democratic regeneration in the country.
Puigdemont Accuses Government Ministers of Abuses of Power
Puigdemont has directly pointed out the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, and the Minister of Justice, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, accusing them of abuses of power. He has claimed that police under his command have drawn up a list of ‘dangerous Catalan surnames’ and has questioned why having the surname Puigdemont is considered dangerous.
Who is Tacitus?
Puigdemont has also alluded to the espionage scandal known as ‘Tácito’, in which members of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) have been implicated. He has urged Sánchez to investigate this matter and clarify responsibilities within his own party.
Puigdemont: ‘Democratic Regeneration is Not Possible without Cleaning the PSOE’
The Junts+ candidate has stated that he does not believe that a process of democratic regeneration can be carried out while there are members of the PSOE involved in corruption scandals. He recalled the case of José Antonio Griñán, former president of the Junta de Andalucía, convicted of embezzlement of public funds.
Puigdemont Questions Sánchez’s Intentions
Puigdemont has expressed his doubts about Sánchez’s real will to carry out a democratic regeneration. He has accused the Spanish president of orchestrating a ‘farce’ to obtain votes and prevent Catalonia from having a government that defends its interests.
The Rule of Law and Surveys
Puigdemont has stated that the problem in Spain is not the rule of law, but the polls. He has pointed out that Sánchez needs a qualified majority in Congress to carry out a ‘deep regeneration’ and has expressed his doubts that the Popular Party (PP) is willing to collaborate.
Independence as ‘Best’ Democratic Regeneration
Puigdemont has presented the independence of Catalonia as the best solution for democratic regeneration in Spain. He has claimed that independence would allow Catalonia to free itself from the influence of Madrid and move forward as an independent nation.
The Junts+ candidate has urged Catalans to choose between two options in the next elections: a left-wing alliance or independence. He has stated that his party is the only option that defends the interests of Catalonia without asking permission from Madrid.
