Jordi Sànchez celebrates the approval of the amnesty law
Jordi Sànchez, former general secretary of Junts and former president of the ANC, has expressed his satisfaction with the approval of the amnesty law in the Congress of Deputies. In a recent interview, Sànchez emphasized that this measure represents a partial reparation and recognition of the repression experienced during the independence process. He also pointed out that the amnesty will ease the suffering of many independence supporters and praised the courage of the Spanish government in taking this decision.
The need for additional legislative measures
Despite celebrating the approval of the amnesty law, Jordi Sànchez has asked for more legislative measures to be taken to deepen democracy and guarantee citizens’ rights. He emphasized the importance of repealing the ‘gag law’ and of reforming the election mechanisms of the governing body of the Judiciary. Sànchez has stressed that there is a sufficient parliamentary majority to achieve these changes and has urged them to do so.
The vision on amnesty
Jordi Sànchez considers that the amnesty is a partial reparation, but also an acknowledgment that things were not done well by the State. However, he stated that the amnesty cannot make up for the years spent in prison and pointed out that the application of this law will be unpredictable due to the relationship between the judiciary and the legislature in Spain.
The reflection on the independence process
Jordi Sànchez has admitted that there were mistakes during Catalonia’s independence process in 2017. He has acknowledged that one of these mistakes was not giving enough importance to street mobilization and relying too much on the institutions. According to Sànchez, at that time the need to force a disobedient mobilization that would highlight the conflict at European and global level was not understood.
Renewal and overcoming of the internal confrontation
Jordi Sànchez believes that independence must renew its leadership and overcome the internal confrontation. After the election results, he considers it necessary to look for the highest common denominator and focus on issues such as language defense and funding reform. Sànchez is betting on major agreements between political forces, including the PSC, to advance these issues.
The situation in the ANC
Jordi Sànchez has commented on the situation in the ANC after the votes for the presidency of the entity. He lamented the tensions and emphasized the importance of serenity and unity. Sànchez has expressed his support for Lluís Llach and has affirmed that everyone has legitimacy to aspire to the presidency of the ANC.
