The ERC Turn and the Implications for Independence
Laura Borràs, leader of Junts per Catalunya and former president of Parliament, has expressed her concern regarding ERC’s recent support for the investiture of Salvador Illa, PSC candidate. According to Borràs, this decision reveals a significant change in the priorities of the Left, which, in his opinion, has abandoned the pro-independence bloc.
Together as Defender of Independence
Borràs has forcefully stated that Junts is the only party that represents real resistance against the hegemony of the PSC in Parliament. In his statements, he has made it clear that his commitment to self-government and the independence of Catalonia remains unchanged, positioning the party alongside President Carles Puigdemont, who he considers an essential leader for the independence strategy.
The New Parliamentary Dynamics
In the current context, Borràs has stressed that independence enjoys support that exceeds the sum of the votes of the PSC and the Commons, which he considers a ‘bloc in support of the Spanish Government’. This illustrates the need for more strategic collaboration between pro-independence parties to face common challenges.
The Tension With Carles Puigdemont
Borràs has also addressed the dreaded possibility of Puigdemont’s arrest when he returns to Catalonia during the investiture session. He has criticized this situation, arguing that it highlights the shortcomings of Spanish democracy, where the amnesty seems to be more focused on the security forces than on the Catalan political leaders.
Strategy to follow
With the aim of preparing the ground for Puigdemont’s return, Borràs has insisted that instructions will be given to party representatives when necessary, although specific details will be kept secret to ensure the former president’s safety.
Perspectives for the Presidency of the Generalitat
Borràs has emphasized that the return of Puigdemont is not simply a personal political issue, but a key strategic step to preserve the institution of the Generalitat and its pro-independence leadership at a time of great vulnerability.
