Marta Rovira’s positioning
The majority of the acting Government councillors, who are ERC militants, are in favor of renewing the party’s leadership. Along the same lines, several Esquerra leaders also believe that it is necessary to change the leadership. In an interview on Catalunya Ràdio, the general secretary of ERC, Marta Rovira, expressed her willingness to sign the manifesto that proposes these changes. Ella Rovira has stated that she shares the project explained in the manifesto and agrees with the requests that are made.
Oriol Junqueras’ reaction
The former president of ERC, Oriol Junqueras, has responded to Marta Rovira’s words in an interview on RAC1. Junqueras has pointed out that internal debates must be carried out internally and that ERC has bodies such as the national congress to deal with these matters. He has asked for maturity, order, generosity and willingness to add. Furthermore, he has urged that the party talk about the issues that concern people, such as housing, health and social justice, instead of focusing on themselves (https://rereferencesbibliograficas.com/como-parafrasear/ ).
Points in common with the manifesto
Despite the criticism, Junqueras has highlighted that he shares many of the ideas expressed in the manifesto. He has stated that he wants a plural and transversal project, with the participation of different people. Although he has not made it clear if he feels challenged by the text, he has stated that he considers his opinion to be of little relevance and that the important thing is that all the people who sign the manifesto have a relevant role and help.
Will you run for the presidency of ERC?
So far, Junqueras has expressed his intention to stand for re-election at the congress on November 30. However, in a recent interview, he has not been so clear about it. He has mentioned that he has resigned to assume responsibilities and that it is important to listen to the membership on equal terms. Although he has not confirmed whether he will maintain his candidacy, he has left open the possibility of standing if he has the support of the rank and file (https://www.parafrasear.ai/reescribir-textos).
The Amnesty Law and the presidency of the Generalitat
When asked if he has been offered to be a candidate for the presidency of the Generalitat instead of presiding over ERC, Junqueras mentioned the application of the Amnesty Law, which depends on the Supreme Court. He has expressed that the Supreme Court has no sympathy for this law and is unlikely to facilitate its application. He has pointed out that it will probably be a long time before this topic can be talked about (https://explorable.com/es/ayuda-para-etrabajo-un-articulo).
