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Editorial: El País

Cambio de ciclo en Cataluña
May 13, 2024

  • The Socialist Party of Catalonia (PSC) won the regional elections, achieving the victory in votes and seats for the first time in history, marking a change of cycle in Catalonia.
  • This change of cycle also includes the strengthening of the right, evidenced by a greater representation of Junts, the PP, and Vox.
  • Salvador Illa, as the PSC candidate, becomes the only viable candidate for an investiture, backed by the endorsement of the polls.
  • Low participation (57.94%) reflects the fatigue of the Catalan community after years of political tension.
  • Catalan nationalism has lost the majority in the Parlament de Catalunya for the first time since 1980.
  • The PP, from 3 to 15 seats, has managed to regroup much of the anti-nationalist vote, but has not made a dent in the Vox electorate.
  • The emergence of a second far-right force is an alarming sign of the growth of ultra-nationalism.

Conclusion: The election results marks a significant change in the political cycle of Catalonia, with the possible proclamation of Salvador Illa as leader and a strengthening of the right.