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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Catalonia's New Era of Cooperation

Published: 2024-11-22

Catalonia's President Salvador Illa is set to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at La Moncloa, marking a significant moment in Catalonia's political landscape.

This meeting concludes Illa's diplomatic tour from Barcelona to Brussels and finally to Madrid, emphasizing a new era of cooperation between Catalonia and the Spanish government.

Illa's administration, supported by agreements with ERC and other parties, focuses on a unique financial model for Catalonia, which he insists is irreversible.

The meeting aims to discuss the implementation and supervision of this model, amidst ongoing budget negotiations.

Illa's recent visit to Brussels highlighted Catalonia's intent to regain influence in European institutions, signaling a shift from past confrontations to collaboration.

This new approach is expected to foster stability and predictability in Catalonia's governance, moving away from the independence debates that once dominated its political agenda.