A significant political movement
The Junts per Catalunya party has made a momentous decision in its executive by agreeing, by majority, to the expulsion of Cristina Casol from the parliamentary group. This measure, which has generated a tense atmosphere within the party, shows the confrontation between different sectors.
Casol, who occupied the number 2 position on the list of board members for Lleida and is related to Laura Borràs, will become a non-attached deputy after this expulsion. Although she has made it clear that she has no intention of renouncing her membership, the leadership of the parliamentary group must follow the agreement and proceed to expel her as a parliamentarian still attached to Junts.
This episode adds to the deputy’s previous complaint about gender-based harassment in Parliament, which was archived due to lack of conclusive evidence. Despite this, the report managed highlighted the presence of a ‘rooted machismo’ within the group. These events motivated the mobilization of the majority of the parliamentary group, who requested Casol’s resignation and, failing that, proceeded to expel him.
An intensifying conflict
The situation between the Junts leaders has reached a critical point. Almost two weeks ago, during a meeting of the party’s permanent party, the majority of those present agreed that Casol’s resignation was the best solution. However, the debate was postponed until a later meeting of the parliamentary group.
At this meeting, held last Tuesday, the details of the case were presented chronologically, and Albert Batet announced that legal actions were being considered due to the ‘defamations and leaks’ related to both the case of Cristina Casol and that of the vice president of the party, Aurora Madaula. Finally, an agreement was reached to address this debate in the party executive, as was carried out this Monday.
Conclusions and reflections
The expulsion of Cristina Casol and the internal confrontation in Junts per Catalunya are events that mark a crucial moment in the history of the party. This decision, although controversial and controversial, reflects the existing tensions between different sectors and highlights the need to adequately address internal conflicts.
It is essential to find solutions that promote gender equality and enable a political environment based on mutual respect. The expulsion of a parliamentarian and accusations of harassment show the importance of promoting profound changes in the way power is exercised within political parties.