The call for elections and the pre-campaign
The call for elections has marked the beginning of the political pre-campaign in Catalonia. Several political forces, such as Junts, the CUP and the PSC, are in the process of deciding their candidates for the elections.
The PSC and its congress
The PSC held its congress this weekend, showing the maturity of its project to govern the country. Salvador Illa, leader of the PSC, has emphasized the importance of ending the era of the pro-independence process and wanted to show the solution that his party offers.
The consolidation of pro-independence parties
The pro-independence parties, such as ERC and Junts, continue to consolidate in the Catalan political landscape. Despite the criticism and the debates, the pro-independence majority has remained and strengthened in the last elections.
Disaffection and the need for solutions
After several years of debates and tensions, there is a certain disaffection towards the pro-independence process and its ability to solve Catalonia’s problems. Salvador Illa has presented himself as the solution to this disaffection, emphasizing the need to refocus on important issues and to improve the relationship with the Spanish government.
The change of positions of the PSC
The PSC has experienced changes in its political position over the years. In the first years of the independence process, the party defended the right to decide and broke the voting discipline of the PSOE group to defend this position. However, the party has rectified and adopted less ambitious positions on self-government.
The current political landscape
The political landscape in Catalonia is complex and marked by elections, mobilizations and the consolidation of parties. There is a clear need for solutions and to improve the relationship with the Spanish government in order to advance self-government and the well-being of all citizens.
