ERC rejects proposal for a unitary list with Junts for next elections
The Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) party has once again ruled out the idea of forming a joint list with Junts for future elections, dismissing the suggestion made by Carles Puigdemont when announcing his candidacy for May 12.
Calabria’s position and criticism of Junts’ strategy
From Calabria, it is considered that opting for a unitary list would be repeating past mistakes, despite seeing possibilities to rebuild ties with the group led by Puigdemont, as reported by ERC sources to Europa Press.
Puigdemont’s vision and challenges of return
Puigdemont, from Elna in Northern Catalonia, recognizes the difficulty of the electoral calendar to achieve consensus on a unitary list. Although he promises to return to Catalonia if he has the majority support, even without the application of the amnesty law.
Competition between ERC and Junts for independence leadership
The relationship between ERC and Junts has been a constant fight for hegemony in the independence movement. Despite calls for unity, competition has intensified, with finger-pointing and lack of support for key proposals.
Requirements for the unit and necessary gestures
ERC highlights the need for gestures of support from Junts to move towards unity. Junts is expected to back key proposals, such as funding and supporting potential governments led by Pere Aragonès.
