Oriol Junqueras leaves the presidency of ERC to open a process of reflection and active listening
This Thursday, Oriol Junqueras has called a press conference at 9:00 a.m. to announce his decision to leave the presidency of ERC after the European elections. After an extraordinary meeting of the party executive to analyze the results of May 12 and Junqueras’ announcement to continue leading the party, the republican formation has announced the call for a National Congress on November 30 to define the new strategy and regain the trust of the country.
A focus on the European elections and a reflection process
Junqueras’ intention is to focus on the European elections and then leave the presidency to open a process of reflection and active listening before deciding his future. During the press conference, Junqueras emphasized his willingness to help as much as possible, as long as he receives explicit and renewed support from the Republican grassroots.
Differences in approach with Marta Rovira
Junqueras’ decision clashes with the position of Marta Rovira, who advocates renewing all party leadership, including hers and Junqueras’s. This discrepancy has generated an internal debate in ERC, evidenced by the call for a National Congress to redefine the party’s strategy.
Reconnection with militancy and society
Junqueras has expressed the need to listen to people, go out into the streets and talk to various sectors of society. His intention is to do it on equal terms, without the weight of a specific position, to reconnect with militancy and society in general.
Future in the party
The president of ERC has expressed his willingness to run for re-election in the congress on November 30 to continue leading Esquerra. Despite his temporary resignation, Junqueras has made it clear that he is not giving up anything and sees himself strong enough to continue leading the party.
Congressional process and reconstruction of the story
Junqueras’ resignation sets in motion a congressional process, with the intention of submitting to the endorsement of the militancy. The president of ERC considers necessary a process of listening and reconstruction of the story to make society understand what they consider good and useful for the country.
