Isabel Díaz Ayuso criticizes the amnesty and singular funding
The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, expressed her strong opposition to the amnesty during the debate in the Senate. He described the measure as disruptive and criticized the granting of pardons to criminals, referring to independence. In addition, he has expressed his concern about the singular funding defended by President Pere Aragonès, warning that one of the consequences would be the possible interruption of pension payments in Catalonia if Spain stopped contributing to Catalan social security.
Salvador Illa expresses his discomfort with the presence of Aragonès in the Senate
Salvador Illa has criticized both the PP and the president of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès, for their role in the amnesty debate in the Senate. He stated that the PP is trying to discredit Catalonia and that Aragonès is trying to discredit the PP, fueling a dynamic of confrontation. In terms of content, Illa has defended the amnesty but has rejected the possibility of a referendum, a proposal that Aragonès has defended in the Senate.
Carlos Mazón foresees the move of independence towards the Catalan Countries
The president of the Valencian Country, Carlos Mazón, has stated in the Senate that the next step for independence will be to recover the idea of the Catalan Countries. He has denied its existence and future and has criticized the amnesty process, pointing out that the processing has been misleading and that it has altered the functioning of the Autonomous State and the Senate.
Pere Aragonès’ last intervention is supported by literary references
Pere Aragonès concluded his speech in the Senate by quoting verses from Vicent Andrés Estellés in defense of the amnesty. After this intervention, other regional presidents, such as Fernando López Miras, leader of the Region of Murcia, took the floor.
Aragonès insists on the need to progress in singular financing
The president of the Generalitat has reaffirmed the need to advance in singular financing while Catalonia does not achieve independence. He has argued that the current model is unfair and no regional president would be willing to contribute 22 billion euros per year to the system in a non-reimbursable way.
Aragonès believes that the State will end up accepting the referendum as has happened with the amnesty
Pere Aragonès has affirmed his confidence in the future acceptance of the referendum by the State, comparing this possibility with the approval of the amnesty, which was considered impossible and unconstitutional until the government needed the support of the pro-independence parties . He emphasized that the amnesty is a recognition of the citizens’ will and cannot be considered a crime, stressing that it is a victory for free Catalonia.
ERC promises that the amnesty will be approved despite the PP’s objections
ERC senator Sara Bailac has assured that the amnesty will be approved despite the efforts of the PP to try to stop it. He stressed that there is nothing that can stop this measure, and he has anticipated that the next step will be the referendum.
PP barons express their disagreement with Aragonès’ statements
Several leaders of the PP have criticized the statements of the president of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès, in relation to his intention to confront the PP in the debate on amnesty in the Senate. They have described his words as frivolous and questioned his seriousness in political terms. In addition, the general secretary of the PP, Cuca Gamarra, has accused Aragonès of seeking to discredit the Senate with a practice of political corruption.
The PP reiterates its opposition to the amnesty in the Senate
The Senate has hosted a new debate on amnesty, with the participation of several regional presidents, including the president of the Generalitat. The popular senator Antonio Silván has defended the position of the PP, stating that the amnesty is not aligned with the Constitution and represents a fatal blow for the Autonomous State. In addition, he has described the measure as a humiliation for the State on the part of those he considers coup plotters and pro-independence.
Conclusion of the debate in the Senate
The debate in the Senate has been marked by the different views on amnesty and singular funding. The positioning of the different political leaders has reflected the existing tensions and disagreements in relation to these issues. The interventions have given rise to an exchange of points of view and the presentation of different arguments that demonstrate the complexity of the topics discussed.
Article source: Digital Nation.