“The Spanish Socialist Party and the Catalan separatists find common ground for the return to power of Pedro Sanchez”
Political news in Spain never ceases to surprise. A controversial but essential agreement has just been concluded between the Socialist Party, led by Pedro Sanchez, and the Catalan independence party of Carles Puigdemont. This agreement will allow Pedro Sanchez to remain in power in exchange for an amnesty law for independence leaders and activists pursued by the courts.
This decision sparked intense controversy, particularly from the right-wing and far-right opposition. However, this compromise was crucial to guarantee the return to power of Pedro Sanchez, who needs the votes of Catalan separatists to obtain the parliamentary majority.
Carles Puigdemont, a former Catalan president who fled to Belgium after Catalonia’s attempted secession in 2017, played a key role in this agreement. In return for his support, he demanded an amnesty law for those involved in the secession attempt, which sparked strong opposition.
However, this agreement goes beyond a simple amnesty. It also provides for the opening of negotiations on the recognition of Catalonia as a nation, as well as the possibility of organizing a self-determination referendum. These sensitive subjects will continue to be at the center of political debates in Spain.
Carles Puigdemont stressed that the stability of the next government would depend on the progress of these negotiations, while Pedro Sanchez said that this agreement was essential to ensure the stability of the country and resolve the political conflict in Catalonia.
This decision also sparked strong reactions among the Spanish population. Demonstrations took place, with clashes between the far right and the police. Some accuse Pedro Sanchez of sacrificing Spain’s interests to stay in power, while others see this agreement as an opportunity to peacefully resolve the conflict in Catalonia.
Regardless, this agreement between the Socialist Party and the Catalan separatists marks a turning point in Spanish politics. It remains to be seen how these negotiations will play out and what the long-term consequences of this controversial agreement will be. The political situation in Spain therefore remains to be closely monitored.