Esquerra Republicana criticizes Felipe VI on the anniversary of his proclamation
Esquerra Republicana has launched harsh criticism of King Felipe VI on the tenth anniversary of his proclamation as King of Spain. During a government control session in the Congress of Deputies, Teresa Jordà, the party’s number two, referred to the monarch as a ‘worthy heir of Felipe V and Francisco Franco’. Jordà has questioned the king’s decision to grant the title of royal to the ‘Reyal Acadèmi de Sa Llengo Baléà’, an entity that, according to her, ‘defends the theses of the extreme right’ and promotes linguistic secession in the Catalan Countries.
The republican call and the defense of Catalan
From Esquerra Republicana, a call has been made for the departure of the Bourbons and the use and promotion of Catalan in the Catalan Countries has been defended. Jordà has stated that Catalan is the language of Catalonia, the Valencian Country, the Balearic Islands and the Ponent Strip. Furthermore, he has criticized the Popular Party and Vox for their alleged linguistic secessionism and has regretted the silence of the Socialist Party on this issue.
Government response and commitment to co-official languages
The Minister of the Presidency and Justice, Félix Bolaños, has responded to Jordà’s criticism by ensuring that the Government is committed to promoting Catalan and the other co-official languages of the State. Bolaños has highlighted that these languages are as Spanish as Spanish and has stated that the Government is working to make Catalan official in Europe and can be used normally in the judicial system.
The debate about monarchy and republic
The attack by Esquerra Republicana on Felipe VI on the anniversary of his proclamation as Spanish king has revived the debate about the monarchy and the republic in Spain. While Jordà has called for the departure of the Bourbons and has criticized the king for his alleged alignment with the extreme right, Bolaños has claimed the respect and recognition that the Socialist Party has towards Felipe VI. However, Bolaños has agreed with Jordà on the importance of promoting co-official languages and has called for the Congress of Deputies to increasingly resemble Spain.
Republican demonstrations and the desire for a republic in Spain
On the eve of the tenth anniversary of the proclamation of Felipe VI, several republican entities from all over the country demonstrated in Madrid to demand the election of the head of state through the polls. During the demonstration, an appeal was made to the republic and messages were sent in different languages, including Basque aimed at the Basque people.
Conclusions
The attack by Esquerra Republicana on Felipe VI on the tenth anniversary of his proclamation as Spanish king has generated an intense debate about the monarchy and the republic in Spain. While the Republican Party criticizes the king and defends the use of Catalan, the Government highlights its commitment to the co-official languages and demands respect for Felipe VI. The republican demonstrations in Madrid reflect the desire for a republic in Spain and the election of the head of state through the polls.