The political deadlock and the possibility of repeat elections
The ex-mayor of Barcelona and leader of TriasXBarcelona, Xavier Trias, has acknowledged that it is ‘easy’ for there to finally be an electoral repeat due to the current deadlock situation in Catalan politics. Both the candidate of the PSC, Salvador Illa, and the candidate of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, do not currently enjoy a clear majority to be invested. In this scenario, Trias bets on Carles Puigdemont as a candidate in possible new elections.
The position of Xavier Trias
Xavier Trias has stated that he cannot imagine new elections without Carles Puigdemont repeating as a candidate. According to Trias, if there are new elections, Puigdemont will be Junts’ candidate and will show his face for them.
Doubts about a possible abstention from the PSC
Trias has expressed serious doubts about a possible abstention from the PSC that would facilitate Puigdemont’s investiture. He has stated that Junts will not do nonsense to obtain the presidency and that it is easier for new elections to occur.
An electoral repeat as a solution to the political deadlock
Although an electoral repeat would not be a good scenario, Trias believes that it would allow the deadlock in Catalan politics to be unsettled. According to him, both Junts and the Socialists have problems and it is necessary to be clear who is in charge of the party.
The clear leadership of Carles Puigdemont
Trias highlights the clear leadership of Carles Puigdemont in Junts and considers it positive for the party. If Puigdemont decides to run for president again in the next congress, Trias will vote for him.
The importance of clear leadership in a party
Trias believes that a party needs clear leadership and that it is not incompatible to have Puigdemont and Laura Borràs as important figures in Junts. He emphasizes that both are part of the same party and that it must be clear who is in charge.
conclusion
The Catalan political situation is in a deadlock that could lead to new elections. Xavier Trias is betting on Carles Puigdemont as a candidate in this scenario and highlights the importance of clear leadership in the party. Although an electoral repeat would not be the best option, Trias believes that it would allow the deadlock situation to be resolved and a solution to the current political problem to be found.