Carles Puigdemont and his Political Strategy
Today, the leader of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, calls a press conference with the aim of intensifying his influence on the PSOE, one year after the investiture agreement. This meeting occurs at a time when the PSOE seeks to stabilize its position in order to approve the budgets, while the PP tries to attract the post-convergents with attractive proposals.
The PP and its Alliance Plan
Within the PP, it is considered that the fall of Pedro Sánchez is imminent, and that if it does not happen now, it is unlikely to occur during the rest of the legislature. Junts, despite being a demanding partner, has proven to be one of the most reliable allies of the current government, a fact that the PP intends to exploit to create a new alliance with the PNB and Junts for future legislatures.
PP proposals for Junts and PNB
The PP has presented two initiatives focused on taxation and housing, with the aim of winning the support of Basque and Catalan nationalists. The first proposal includes a significant tax cut for young people, with an amount of up to 12,000 euros in personal income tax, aimed at facilitating access to housing, training and birth rates. The second proposal seeks to improve access to housing for young people, an issue that directly competes with the housing plan of the socialist Salvador Illa.
A Rivalry Scenario
The PP does not expect immediate results from these strategies, but rather sees them as another step in a broader political game, with an eye on future post-Sánchez alliances. Together, despite its current stance of disinterest, it presents an ideology that aligns more with the PP than with the PSOE, a fact that could be decisive in its political strategy.
The Future of Puigdemont
During today’s press conference, Puigdemont will express his dissatisfaction with the PSOE, but will reaffirm his intention to continue with his initiatives. In addition, the concessions he receives from the central government, such as the fiscal pact and powers over immigration, are elements that may influence his future strategy, as he carefully observes the movements of the PP in this changing political landscape.
Final Reflections
With all this context, the figure of Puigdemont is positioned as a key piece in a political scenario marked by competition between the PSOE and the PP. His ability to navigate these turbulent waters will determine his future and that of Junts, as well as the evolution of alliances in Catalonia and Spain.