Junts per Catalunya
Together for Catalonia
Together for Catalonia
Regional
European Parliament Group
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The foundation of JxC is built upon uncompromising Catalan nationalism, coupled with liberal-conservative values. The party views Catalonia as a distinct nation whose sovereignty is suppressed by the Spanish state. Its worldview is deeply shaped by the narrative of self-determination and the defense of Catalan language and culture. Statehood, in their perspective, is not a geographical given but an act of collective will, asserting that the right to secession supersedes the existing constitutional order.
JxC's agenda is almost entirely focused on achieving independence for Catalonia. The party advocates for an internationally recognized referendum, emphasizing economic autonomy and strengthening Catalan institutions. Its target demographic includes Catalonia's middle-class and entrepreneurial sectors, who seek more efficient administration and the retention of fiscal revenues within the region. Concurrently, JxC champions themes such as digitalization and economic liberalism to position Catalonia as a modern, competitive player within Europe.
Strategically, JxC acts as a radical counterweight to the Spanish central government. While other regional parties pursue gradual autonomy, JxC often adopts a policy of obstruction or leverages its votes in Madrid as valuable bargaining chips for political concessions. Its relationship with the rule of law is fraught with tension: the party questions the independence of the Spanish judiciary and frequently portrays itself as a victim of political persecution, a narrative it actively promotes internationally through targeted lobbying in Brussels.
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The party participated in government for 0% of the legislative period.
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