A context of political transformation
The municipal elections of May 28, 2023 marked a turning point for ERC and Junts, two of the main parties that have been at the center of the independence process in Catalonia. With the significant loss of election support, with ERC falling from the first to third position, the need for renewal and adaptation becomes more evident than ever.
The challenges of Junqueras and Puigdemont
With a look at the municipalities of 2027, Oriol Junqueras and Carles Puigdemont seek to re -establish their leadership in a changing political landscape. The data is worrying: ERC has lost 300,000 votes and 30 mayors, while together it has experienced a similar decrease in its local influence, although with a slightly smaller impact.
The New Era of Catalan Alliance
One factor that has complicated the situation is the promotion of Catalan Alliance, which has managed to attract voters from traditional parties. ERC and Together they see the municipal elections as an opportunity not only to recover the lost ground, but also to strengthen their positions in the face of the Catalan elections of 2028.
Growth and consolidation strategies
Junqueras is immersed in an effort to consolidate his power through local organizations, despite the internal tensions that have arisen in some regions. Its goal is clear: to build a robust party that can effectively compete in the municipal elections of 2027, inspired by the municipalist growth model that the CUP followed in its day.
Barcelona: the nucleus of the battle
The city of Barcelona is expected to be a key scenario for ERC, which has decided not to participate in the Collboni government to prevent wearing. In Manresa, competition with Catalan alliance is intense, at the same time that Tarragona and Lleida become other centers of interest in recovering support.
The reaction of Together to the new scenario
For his part, Together he prepares to face the challenge represented by a Catalan Alliance with a municipalist convention scheduled for May 10. Jordi Turull seeks to avoid the mistakes of the past and to gather his local positions to establish a clear and effective strategy.
The counties as a territory of struggle
The interior regions, including Manresa and Vic, will be crucial in the duel between Junts and Catalan Alliance. The later pacts will be decisive in defining future political dynamics, with possibilities of alliances that could displace the left of power.
Futuristic perspectives
With the municipal elections on the horizon, both ERC and Junts seek to redefine their strategies to face a panorama that becomes more and more competitive. The ability to adapt to new realities and connect with citizens will be key to their political survival and their influence in the future of Catalonia.