Key Positions(72 issues covered)
HEALTHCARE
The party will approve a Law of Rights for People with Mental Health Problems, guarantee resources, and fight the stigma associated with these diseases.
“Aprobaremos una Ley de Derechos para Personas con Problemas de Salud Mental”
p. 10
The party seeks a CAP (Primary Care Center) that is fast, nearby and integral, and will work on improvements to cut down waiting lists.
“Un CAP rápido, cercano e integral.”
p. 9
The party aims to ensure equal access to healthcare for all Catalans, reduce waiting lists, and improve the primary care system.
“Garantizaremos que todos los catalanes puedan acceder a la Sanidad en igualdad de condiciones, vivan donde vivan.”
p. 9
The party aims to improve the healthcare system by focusing on primary care, reducing waiting lists, guaranteeing equal access, and increasing staff. They also focus on mental health care.
“Reduciremos las listas de espera en la atención especializada...aumentaremos la transparencia, mejoraremos la gestión...”
p. 9
The party aims to improve public healthcare funding by expanding staff, increasing transparency, and streamlining management, with a focus on primary care.
“Impulsaremos una reforma integral de la Atención Primaria que la sitúe como verdadero centro funcional del sistema sanitario público.”
p. 9
The party advocates for a citizen-centric, rapid, accessible and comprehensive primary care system. They also support hospital care and aim to reduce waiting lists for specialized care.
“Un CAP rápido, cercano e integral...la atención primaria es la base y el primer punto de entrada...”
p. 9
EDUCATION
The party advocates for a trilingual education system in schools, with Spanish, Catalan, and English as vehicular languages.
“Implantaremos un modelo de escuela trilingüe de calidad donde el español, el catalán y el inglés sean lenguas vehiculares”
p. 8
The party will ensure students receive tablets with internet connection and will aim to eliminate the current barracones.
“Dotaremos a todo el alumnado de tabletas con conexión a Internet para cerrar la brecha digital.”
p. 8
The party aims to improve education quality and accessibility, including making education free from 0-3 years, offering scholarships, and promoting dual vocational training.
“Haremos gratuita la Educación Infantil de 0 a 3 años.”
p. 9
The party aims to promote Dual Vocational Training by signing agreements with companies and will provide mobility grants to students.
“Fomentaremos la Formación Profesional Dual con la firma de convenios con empresas que garanticen una plaza para todos los alumnos.”
p. 9
The party aims to improve university funding and lower tuition fees, making higher education more accessible.
“Mejoraremos la financiación universitaria y promoveremos una bajada del precio de los grados.”
p. 4
The party commits to high-quality public and charter schools and will eliminate linguistic indoctrination and implement a trilingual school model.
“Haremos que tanto la escuela pública como la concertada, ambas complementarias, sean de la máxima excelencia.”
p. 8
INSTITUTIONAL
The party opposes amnesty for separatist politicians and demands they be held accountable for the events of 2017. They aim for a stable government respecting the Constitution.
“No a la ley de amnistía.”
p. 2
The party aims to streamline public administration, reducing bureaucracy and making services more accessible without prior appointments.
“Vamos a facilitarle la vida a los ciudadanos, reduciendo los tiempos de espera y eliminando las duplicidades innecesarias”
p. 6
The party advocates for a government that respects the Constitution and seeks stability, opposing separatism and eliminating privileges for politicians.
“Tenemos que cambiar de libro, no seguir pasando páginas de una fórmula de gobiernos separatistas que está agotada.”
p. 2
The party aims to restore stability through adherence to the Spanish Constitution and Statute of Autonomy. They also want to end the 'nefasta política de la silla vacía' and work with other autonomous communities.
“Tenemos que cambiar de libro...desde un gobierno que busque la estabilidad a través del respeto a nuestra Constitución...”
p. 2
The party prioritizes new goverment of catalonia, that will search for stability via respect to the contitution to avoid future threats to coexistence.
“Un nuevo gobierno para Cataluña. Tenemos que cambiar de libro, no seguir pasando páginas de una fórmula de gobiernos separatistas que está agotada.”
p. 2
The party will prevent revolving doors between politics and companies, ensuring public service is not a means of enrichment.
“Impediremos las puertas giratorias entre la política y las empresas.”
p. 2
The party strongly opposes Catalan independence and any amnesty for those involved in the 2017 independence movement, advocating for adherence to the Spanish Constitution.
“No a la ley de amnistía. Exigiremos que Puigdemont y todos los demás implicados en el golpe a la democracia de 2017 asuman sus responsabilidades”
p. 2
The party is strongly opposed to Catalan independence and any form of separatism, demanding that those involved in the 2017 independence movement be held accountable. They champion the Spanish Constitution and the Statute of Autonomy.
“No a la ley de amnistía...Puigdemont y todos los demás implicados en el golpe a la democracia de 2017...”
p. 2
The party wants to establish sanctions for public officials who fail to comply with transparency obligations.
“Estableceremos sanciones para los cargos públicos que incumplan las obligaciones de transparencia.”
p. 3
CULTURE
The party aims to support and promote the declaration of the tradition of the Book and the Rose as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
“Apoyaremos e impulsaremos la declaración de la tradición del Libro y la Rosa como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.”
p. 4
The party states that TV3 and Catalunya Ràdio will have programming in both Catalan and Spanish, ending linguistic discrimination in subsidies.
“TV3 y Catalunya Ràdio tendrán programación en catalán y en español como fiel reflejo del bilingüismo de la sociedad catalana.”
p. 4
The party promotes equality between Catalan and Spanish languages and supports cultural activities related to both. They plan to promote Sant Jordi as a civic holiday.
“Aplicaremos una política cultural que ponga en pie de igualdad al catalán y el español en todas sus facetas.”
p. 4
The party promotes bilingualism, supports cultural traditions, and aims to strengthen ties with Ibero-American communities.
“Catalán y español serán, sin reservas, lenguas propias y cooficiales en Cataluña a todos los efectos.”
p. 4
The party aims to promote Catalan women's sports and end gender discrimination in sports competitions funded with public money.
“Apoyaremos y promocionaremos el deporte femenino catalán.”
p. 13
The party is against language immersion. The party proposes a trilingual education model where Spanish, Catalan, and English are equally used in schools.
“Implantaremos un modelo de escuela trilingüe de calidad donde el español, el catalán y el inglés sean lenguas vehiculares”
p. 8
The party opposes linguistic indoctrination in schools and universities and proposes a trilingual school model with equal instruction in Spanish, Catalan, and English.
“Se terminará el adoctrinamiento lingüístico en las escuelas y universidades.”
p. 8
The party defends bilingualism in Catalonia, ensuring that Catalan and Spanish are co-official languages without either having primacy.
“Catalán y español serán, sin reservas, lenguas propias y cooficiales en Cataluña a todos los efectos.”
p. 4
The party seeks to promote Catalan culture, support regional houses, and strengthen ties with Ibero-American communities.
“Aplicaremos una política cultural que ponga en pie de igualdad al catalán y el español en todas sus facetas.”
p. 4
ECONOMY
The party aims to foster job creation through business-friendly policies and investment attraction, while also supporting employment for people with disabilities and promoting youth employment in rural areas.
“un tejido empresarial dinámico genera más y mejor empleo e innovación”
p. 5
The party proposes a massive tax cut, focusing on reducing IRPF (personal income tax) for middle and lower incomes. They also aim to eliminate the Generalitat's own taxes.
“Bajada masiva de impuestos. Reduciremos ostensiblemente la presión fiscal que sufren los catalanes”
p. 5
The party is committed to fostering a business-friendly environment through tax cuts, reduced bureaucracy, and attracting investment, particularly in research and innovation.
“Abiertos a la inversión, cerrados al papeleo.”
p. 5
The party aims to create a business-friendly administration to foster a dynamic business environment that generates more employment and innovation.
“Trabajaremos para tener una Administración business-friendly...un tejido empresarial dinámico genera más y mejor empleo...”
p. 5
The party proposes measures to ease the cost of living for middle and working-class families through tax cuts and ensuring that inflation does not lead to hidden tax increases.
“para que las familias lleguen mejor a fin de mes.”
p. 5
The party intends to dedicate resources from cuts in separatist processes to social policies that will benefit middle and working class Catalans.
“Ni un euro de los catalanes al servicio del separatismo.”
p. 3
The party advocates for a significant reduction in the tax burden for Catalans, especially for middle and lower-income families, and the elimination of regional taxes.
“Bajada masiva de impuestos. Reduciremos ostensiblemente la presión fiscal que sufren los catalanes”
p. 5
The party advocates for a significant reduction in the tax burden for Catalans, with a focus on lowering the IRPF (Personal Income Tax) for middle and lower income earners. They also propose eliminating the Generalitat's own taxes.
“Bajada masiva de impuestos. Reduciremos ostensiblemente la presión fiscal que sufren los catalanes...”
p. 5
The party advocates for a business-friendly administration, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and simplify the tax system for small businesses and the self-employed. They seek to attract businesses back to Catalonia and foster innovation.
“Abiertos a la inversión, cerrados al papeleo.”
p. 5
INFRASTRUCTURE
The party supports the Mediterranean Corridor for productive infrastructure and connections and will prioritize an increase to the airport of Barcelona.
“Apostaremos decididamente por el Corredor Mediterráneo”
p. 7
The party will create a Youth Pass for access to public transport and finish the construction of the L9 metro line.
“Crearemos un Bono Joven para que puedan acceder a todo el transporte público de Cataluña”
p. 7
The party aims to improve infrastructure, including airport expansion, the Mediterranean Corridor, and public transportation, while committing to finishing delayed projects.
“Apostaremos decididamente por el Corredor Mediterráneo como una infraestructura imprescindible”
p. 7
The party supports the expansion of the Barcelona airport, the Mediterranean Corridor, and the completion of the L9 metro line, and construction of the Ronda Norte del Vallés. Also, they support Hard Rock Cafe.
“Apostaremos decididamente por el Corredor Mediterráneo como una infraestructura imprescindible...”
p. 7
The party supports the expansion of Barcelona Airport to improve its reliability and make it an intercontinental hub, while respecting environmental regulations.
“Impulsaremos firmemente el aumento de capacidad del aeropuerto de Barcelona”
p. 7
The party supports the expansion of Barcelona's airport to improve its reliability and make it a major intercontinental hub, while respecting environmental regulations.
“Impulsaremos firmemente el aumento de capacidad del aeropuerto de Barcelona...”
p. 7
The party will promote digital inclusion for people with disabilities and create coworking spaces in rural areas to foster digital entrepreneurship.
“Impulsaremos la inclusión digital y acceso a las tecnologías de información y comunicación de las personas con discapacidad”
p. 3
The party will construct the Ronda Norte del Vallés (B-40) to reduce traffic and pollution and complete the C-12 doubling.
“Construiremos la Ronda Norte del Vallés (B-40).”
p. 7
ENVIRONMENT
The party emphasizes investment in water infrastructure to mitigate drought effects, including desalination and improved water management technologies.
“Prepararemos el sistema hídrico de Cataluña para episodios prolongados de escasez de lluvias”
p. 12
The party plans to prepare Catalonia's water system for prolonged periods of low rainfall. They plan to use more desalination plants, treatment plants, reduce water loss during transport, increase interconnection between basins, and support companies investing in water efficiency systems.
“Prepararemos el sistema hídrico de Cataluña para episodios prolongados de escasez de lluvias...”
p. 12
The party aims to prepare Catalonia's water system for prolonged droughts with more desalination and purification plants, reduced losses, and greater interconnection between basins.
“más desaladoras, más depuradoras, menos pérdidas en transporte y almacenamiento”
p. 12
The party supports the development of renewable energy sources and reducing administrative barriers to their implementation. They aim to transition to green energy while ensuring continuity of nuclear plants until other viable solutions are available.
“Cataluña dejará de ser el farolillo rojo de las energías renovables en España.”
p. 7
The Party aims to guarantee continuity of nuclear power plants and the environment. The party also aims to diversify tourism.
“Garantizaremos la continuidad de las centrales nucleares hasta que exista una alternativa eficaz”
p. 7
The party aims to increase renewable energy production in Catalonia, removing administrative obstacles and supporting wind and other renewable energy sources.
“Cataluña dejará de ser el farolillo rojo de las energías renovables en España.”
p. 7
SOCIAL
The party promotes balanced representation of men and women in society, government, and company boards. They will also educate children in values of respect and equality.
“Promoveremos la presencia equilibrada de hombres y mujeres en todos los ámbitos de nuestra sociedad.”
p. 12
The party prioritizes equal opportunities, combating discrimination, and supporting vulnerable groups, including victims of domestic violence and the LGTBI community.
“Pondremos al ciudadano en el centro de las políticas públicas, garantizando la igualdad de oportunidades”
p. 12
The party emphasizes equality of opportunity and fights against discrimination, supporting women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and people with disabilities. They want to ensure these rights no matter language, who you love, or what you believe.
“Pondremos al ciudadano en el centro de las políticas públicas, garantizando la igualdad de oportunidades...”
p. 12
The party will eliminate the lifetime pension for former Presidents of the Generalitat, viewing it as an unnecessary privilege.
“Eliminaremos la pensión vitalicia a la que tienen derecho los expresidentes de la Generalitat”
p. 2
The party will defend the rights of LGTBI people, combat discrimination, and work to eradicate LGTBIfobia in sports. They also plan to approve a Law of Support for Family Diversity.
“Defenderemos los derechos de las personas LGTBI y lucharemos contra la discriminación”
p. 12
The party aims to incentivize housing supply to address the imbalance between supply and demand, increase social housing, and reduce taxes related to home purchases.
“Incentivaremos la oferta de vivienda para corregir el desajuste actual que presenta frente a la demanda”
p. 8
The party aims to improve access to housing by increasing the availability of land for construction and promoting building and development. They also propose increasing the number of social housing units and reducing the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales.
“Incentivaremos la oferta de vivienda...aumentando el suelo disponible y promoviendo la construcción y promoción.”
p. 8
The party aims to increase housing availability, particularly social housing, and reduce taxes associated with buying a home.
“Incrementaremos el número de viviendas sociales para ofrecer alternativas a quienes no pueden hacer frente al precio de un alquiler.”
p. 8
The party intends to improve social services, update the Social Services Portfolio, provide a Social Card, and guarantee the dignity and rights of the elderly and people with disabilities.
“Mejoraremos la calidad y el acceso a los servicios sociales públicos en Cataluña.”
p. 3
The party aims to promote a new Law of rights of people with disabilities, increase public aid for housing adaptations, and develop awareness campaigns.
“Promoveremos una nueva Ley de derechos de las personas con discapacidad”
p. 3
HOUSING
The party focuses on increasing housing supply, reducing taxes on home purchases, and incentivizing rentals to young people.
“Incrementaremos el número de viviendas sociales...destinaremos 1.000 millones de euros...”
p. 8
The party aims to improve housing access, increase social housing, and make homeownership more affordable by reducing taxes.
“Queremos que un 15% del parque de viviendas sea de titularidad pública. ”
p. 8
IMMIGRATION
The party promotes the integration of legal immigrants into Catalan culture and society, emphasizing bilingualism and democratic values.
“Promoveremos el arraigo de los extranjeros residentes legalmente en Cataluña...a la cultura bilingüe catalana...”
p. 4
The party aims to promote the integration of legal foreign residents into Catalan culture and society while upholding democratic values.
“Promoveremos el arraigo de los extranjeros residentes legalmente en Cataluña”
p. 4
SECURITY
The party supports the prevention of illegal housing and will have a zero tolerance policy with multi offenders
“Aprobaremos una Ley de lucha contra la okupación ilegal de viviendas para erradicar esta lacra.”
p. 12
The party has a zero-tolerance policy for repeat offenders and aims to reinforce coordination between different police forces. They plan to depoliticize the Mossos d'Esquadra and protect law enforcement officials.
“Tendremos tolerancia cero con la multirreincidencia.”
p. 11
The party has a zero-tolerance policy for repeat offenders and will enhance coordination with national police forces and increase police presence in rural areas.
“Tendremos tolerancia cero con la multirreincidencia.”
p. 11
The party seeks to reform the Penal Code to ensure repeat offenders receive proportionate sentences and will expel foreign offenders.
“Impulsaremos una reforma del Código Penal para que los delincuentes multirreincidentes cumplan penas proporcionales”
p. 11
FOREIGN_POLICY
The party aims to strengthen ties with Ibero-American communities residing in Catalonia, recognizing their cultural contribution.
“Reforzaremos los lazos que nos unen con las comunidades iberoamericanas residentes en Cataluña.”
p. 4
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