The Political Context After the Elections
After the victory of the Socialists in the recent elections to the Parliament, Salvador Illa, PSC candidate, has opened the possibility of considering the votes of the Catalan Popular Party in an investiture, despite it not being the most likely option. Although he does not rule out this possibility, Illa has emphasized his preference for formations with progressive principles, showing his comfort with these alliances.
Illa’s Reactions and Posture
In an interview, Illa has expressed that support from the PPC would not be the most appropriate and that it is not her first option. Although he does not rule out the votes of the Catalan Popular Party, he has asked for coherence and has highlighted his greater affinity with formations that share progressive principles. In addition, he has mentioned his desire for the popular to participate in country consensus, such as linguistic consensus.
Relationship with Junts and Other Parties
Illa has pointed out that sociovergence is not impossible, although he considers that it is not the best time due to Junts’ position. He has described as ‘unheard of’ the request for support from Carles Puigdemont, leader of Junts, and has highlighted the importance of avoiding an electoral repetition for the good of Catalonia.
Constitution of the Parliamentary Board and Future Government
The next key step will be the constitution of the Parliament Board, where Illa has stressed the importance of representativeness and has left open the possibility of allowing the popular to enter. Regarding the formation of his new Government, Illa is looking for a ‘transversal and beyond the parties’ team, with a high level of competence in each area, and has mentioned the possibility of creating new councils to reflect the priorities of society.
Reflections and Future Actions
Illa has reflected on the electoral performance of Esquerra Republicana and has highlighted the importance of alternation in democracy. Furthermore, he has reaffirmed his commitment to agreements such as the transfer of Rodalies and the forgiveness of debt, and has expressed his willingness to dialogue with various political parties, excluding those that promote hate speech.
