The strategic turn of together
The Catalan political scenario is experiencing a moment of transformation, together in search of a new identity that allows them to recover lost ground. With the municipal elections of 2027 on the horizon, Carles Puigdemont and his team are adopting an approach that is closer to the right, influenced by the impact that Catalan Alliance has had on the political scene.
A controversial proposal
Recently, Alliance Catalan has introduced a proposal that has generated a wide debate: the ban on Islamic veil in educational and public spaces. This initiative has been quickly adopted by Together, which now seeks to implement similar measures in its local lines of action. Party leaders have begun to pressure to establish similar bans in their municipalities.
Guidelines for mayors
Together he has designed a set of guidelines that his mayors will have to follow, aimed at promoting a political agenda that includes the ban on Islamic veil, as well as burga and nicab in public spaces. This strategy seeks to reflect a commitment to gender equality and security, although the party must be cautious not to be perceived as Islamophobic.
A context of concern
Electoral pressure is palpable, as surveys are not favorable for together. With a view to the Ripoll model, where Sílvia Orriols echoed her proposal, the party seeks to emulate this success and take a turn that allows them to reconquer the voter’s confidence.
Legislative reform in view
The mayors of Junts could join forces to promote a legislative reform that supports this agenda. As they did before with the reform of the Criminal Code, the intention is to work together to achieve significant changes that resonate with their electoral basis.
Political balances
Despite her turn, together she is in a complex situation. Despite his intention to reject the motion of Catalan Alliance to Parliament, his strategy for proposing Hijab and other Islamic clothing in his territories reveals the need to navigate between his own ideas and the needs of the current political landscape.
The future scenario
The party seeks to position itself as a viable alternative between the far right of Catalan Alliance and the Bonism of ERC, presenting itself as a nationalist project of order. Thus, together it aims to consolidate itself in a political space that, despite tensions, seeks a balance between security, equality and social justice.