A decision taken at the Junts executive
The leadership of Junts has endorsed the expulsion of deputy Cristina Casol, related to Laura Borràs, after she denounced the parliamentary group – without success – for harassment. This decision was taken during the party’s executive, in a meeting that was not exactly calm, with moments of tension. This expulsion marks an unprecedented break between the general secretary and Borràs, and may mark a before and after in the party.
An inevitable conflict between the sectors of the party
Deputy Cristina Casol is part of Laura Borràs’ circle and had tried to get her to leave the minutes, but there was no other way out. This opens up an inevitable conflict between the different sectors of the party.
The deputy has no intention of leaving the seat
The Lleida leader, Cristina Casol, has already made it clear that she has no intention of leaving the seat. It is a personal position that corresponds to her and not to the party, so she could become non-affiliated if the situation goes to the end.
A conflict that is added to other cases of reporting
This conflict is not the only one within the party. There are other cases of harassment complaints, such as that of Aurora Madaula, also related to Borràs. The internal investigation of these cases is at a standstill.
The context and consequences
The situation of discomfort within the parliamentary group has been spreading and has reached this point after deputy Cristina Casol denounced an alleged case of harassment. This complaint was not accepted by the Parliament and the situation has generated tensions within the group. This has caused a rift between the general secretary and Laura Borràs, which may have important repercussions for the future of the party.
A conflict that reflects internal divisions
This conflict also reflects internal divisions within the party. There is dissatisfaction with some decisions taken by the general secretary, Jordi Turull, and there is a rift between him and the party members who come from the old Convergència. This situation can mark a before and after in the internal dynamics of Junts.