EL PAÍS provides the latest political news for free. If you would like to support our journalism, please subscribe. After confirming on Wednesday that neither Salvador Illa (PSC) nor Carles Puigdemont (Junts) currently have enough support to be invested, the President of the Catalan Parliament, Josep Rull, will meet on Thursday with the acting President of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès. Rull will inform Aragonès of his round of contacts and the calling of a plenary session on Tuesday to activate a two-month deadline for achieving an investiture. If an investiture is not achieved by August 26, there will be new elections on October 13. Following this meeting, Rull will travel to Brussels to meet with Puigdemont. Meanwhile, in Vitoria, the plenary session of the Basque Parliament is being held this morning for the appointment of Imanol Pradales (PNV) as the new lehendakari, following the coalition government pact signed on Wednesday with the PSE by Eneko Andueza.
In Catalonia, the political situation remains uncertain as neither Salvador Illa (PSC) nor Carles Puigdemont (Junts) have the necessary support for investiture. The President of the Catalan Parliament, Josep Rull, is meeting with the acting President of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès, to discuss the next steps in the investiture process. If an agreement is not reached by August 26, new elections will be held on October 13. Meanwhile, Josep Rull will also travel to Brussels to meet with Carles Puigdemont. In the Basque Country, Imanol Pradales (PNV) has been designated as the new lehendakari following a coalition government pact with the PSE.
The political landscape in Catalonia and the Basque Country is evolving as parties negotiate to form governments and appoint new leaders. In Catalonia, the lack of support for both Salvador Illa (PSC) and Carles Puigdemont (Junts) has raised the possibility of new elections if an investiture is not achieved by August 26. Meanwhile, in the Basque Country, Imanol Pradales (PNV) has been appointed as the new lehendakari following a coalition agreement with the PSE. The political developments in both regions will have a significant impact on the future governance and policies of Catalonia and the Basque Country.
The ongoing political uncertainty in Catalonia has raised questions about the stability and effectiveness of the government in the region. With neither Salvador Illa (PSC) nor Carles Puigdemont (Junts) able to secure enough support for investiture, the possibility of new elections looms large. In the Basque Country, the appointment of Imanol Pradales (PNV) as the new lehendakari signals a new chapter in the region’s governance. The political developments in both regions will shape the future course of Catalonia and the Basque Country.
As Catalonia and the Basque Country navigate the challenges of forming new governments and appointing new leaders, the political landscape in both regions remains uncertain. With negotiations ongoing in Catalonia to secure the necessary support for investiture and the appointment of Imanol Pradales (PNV) as the new lehendakari in the Basque Country, the future direction of governance in both regions is up in the air. The coming weeks will be critical in determining the political stability and effectiveness of the governments in Catalonia and the Basque Country as they grapple with complex political dynamics and competing interests.
In conclusion, the political developments in Catalonia and the Basque Country are unfolding amidst uncertainty and negotiation. With neither Salvador Illa (PSC) nor Carles Puigdemont (Junts) able to secure enough support for investiture in Catalonia, the possibility of new elections looms. In the Basque Country, the appointment of Imanol Pradales (PNV) as the new lehendakari marks a new chapter in regional governance. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the political future of Catalonia and the Basque Country as they navigate the complex challenges of forming new governments and appointing new leaders.
