The ANC and its role in contemporary independence
In a moment of political reconfiguration, the ANC, under the direction of Lluís Llach, has assumed the role of defender of the most radical ideas of independence. As the electoral landscape changes, the organization seeks to redefine its strategy to remain relevant.
The changes in the independence landscape
After a season marked by disappointing results in the regional elections, parties such as ERC and Junts have tried to adapt. ERC has opted for a more conciliatory stance with the aim of inverting Illa, while Junts has presented former president Puigdemont as the central figure of its leadership, although the changes seem minimal.
A renewed CUP?
The CUP, for its part, has carried out an internal review after the Garbí Process, with the aim of improving its effectiveness. However, his ideas continue to be a mixture of traditional postulates and new ‘woke’ influences, reflecting an attempt to revitalize popular independence.
The ANC as an engine of mobilization
Despite the lack of mass support, the ANC continues to organize mobilizations and public actions. Without the ties of a political party, the entity remains in a comfort zone, repeating tactics of the past that, while they may generate noise, do not seem to have a significant impact on public opinion.
Challenge to the current Parliament
Recently, the ANC has questioned the legitimacy of Parliament, proposing that the current legislature becomes unsustainable. This includes a confrontational discourse in which Spain is presented as a ‘colonial state’ and Catalonia as a territory occupied for centuries.
A new strategic model for the ANC
With a general assembly scheduled for January, the ANC plans to consolidate a more combative model of independence, trying to integrate the ideas of the CDRs within its structure. This approach, promoted by figures such as Julià de Jòdar, represents a turn towards a unilateralist strategy.
The ‘anti-colonial struggle’ as a flag
What the ANC calls the ‘anti-colonial struggle’ is a reissue of its old claims. They talk about boycotts and resistance against the State, but these ideas, although sound in theory, seem to lack the necessary force to transform the current political reality.
The future of the ANC and its link with Junts
It is most likely that the ANC will become an extension of Junts, acting as support for its initiatives. In a context where the pro-independence unity is fragmented, the PSC can take advantage of the space created by this dynamic, while the ANC tries to maintain itself as a point of reference for the pro-independence struggle.
