Bartumeu criticizes the lack of transparency in the agreement
Bartumeu has criticized the stubborn attitude of the Secretary of State for European Affairs, Landry Riba, because he believes that it is necessary to be transparent and make public the text closed last December 6. According to Bartumeu, the commented readings of the agreement are a ‘pitiful exercise’ where Riba has the opportunity to parade his powerpoints. This attitude, according to Bartumeu, makes those who want to vote no to the agreement grow.
The importance of transparency
Bartumeu believes that once the transparency phase is over, it is important to focus on the specific issues that interest citizens. According to him, it is necessary to avoid technical speeches and go directly to the heart of the issues that concern people (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Communication campaign in favor of ‘yes’
From SDP, Bartumeu announces that they will launch a communication campaign in favor of ‘yes’. Although he has not given specific dates, Bartumeu explains that there will be meetings with economic and social agents, specific press conferences, public events and content on social networks. The aim is to strengthen the negotiations with Europe and to explain to the members of the State pact the reasons why they are in favor of the agreement.
Another way to negotiate the deal
Bartumeu insists that the partnership agreement could have been negotiated in another way. While acknowledging that there are positive aspects, he also admits that there are negative aspects that cannot be hidden. In this sense, he asks Concordia to decide whether they want to strengthen negotiations with Europe or stay in the current status.
