Key Positions(39 issues covered)
ENVIRONMENT
The party views fighting climate change as a central challenge, advocating for a transition to a sustainable economy and prioritizing environmental considerations in economic activities.
“Un país en transició ecològica que lluita contra la crisi climàtica”
p. 36
The program mentions the need for efficient water use, prioritizing sustainable irrigation, and addressing the challenges of drought, however it does not provide any new policies related to water-management.
“Apostem per un sector agrari i ramader competitiu i sostenible [...] que transiti cap a un model sostenible dels recursos naturals”
p. 17
Sumar emphasizes efficient water use and sustainable irrigation in agriculture, while also promoting the conservation of natural resources to combat drought.
“Apostem per un sector agrari i ramader competitiu i sostenible...i sequera, cap a un model sostenible”
p. 17
The party proposes generalising taxation on landfill and incineration of solid waste to encourage reuse and recycling. They also want to introduce deposit, refund, and return systems for certain waste materials.
“Generalitzar la fiscalitat sobre abocament i incineració de residus sòlids”
p. 7
The program advocates for ecological transition and combating the climate crisis.
“Un país en transició ecològica que lluita contra la crisi climàtica”
p. 36
The program aims for an ecological transition, addressing climate change, and promoting sustainable practices across various sectors.
“Una Catalunya que impulsa la transició econòmica i ecològica”
p. 4
The party aims to fight climate change through ecological transition and green taxation. They advocate for applying the principle of 'whoever pollutes, pays' and support initiatives that promote sustainability.
“lluita contra la crisi climàtica”
p. 4
The party supports the deployment of renewable energy sources, focusing on industrial self-consumption and local biofuel production, to reduce dependence on external resources and improve energy system resilience.
“desplegament d’energies renovables, amb un enfocament especial en l’autoconsum industrial”
p. 10
IMMIGRATION
The party promotes a welcoming country with policies supporting migration, refuge, citizenship, and interculturalism, ensuring universal rights for all.
“Un país d’acollida: migracions, refugi, ciutadania i interculturalitat”
p. 98
The program emphasizes a welcoming approach to migration and promoting interculturality.
“Un país d’acollida: migracions, refugi, ciutadania i interculturalitat”
p. 98
ECONOMY
The party supports a progressive tax system where those who have more pay more, aiming to reduce economic inequality and increase revenue. They propose increasing taxes on high wealth and fighting against tax fraud.
“que pagui més qui més té i més guanya”
p. 6
The program focuses on transitioning to a more diverse economy less dependent on tourism, strengthening the public sector, and promoting sustainable and equitable economic development.
“Catalunya que impulsa la transició econòmica i ecològica”
p. 4
The program prioritizes a just economic and ecological transition, emphasizing a diversified economy, quality employment, and territorial balance.
“El model de país està en joc, i la transició econòmica i ecològica justa han d’estar al centre de les polítiques públiques”
p. 4
Prioritizes the transition to a fair economic and ecological model, moving away from dependence on tourism and towards a diversified economy that leverages renewable energy and industrial strength.
“transitar cap a un model econòmic i ecològic just, on economia i ecologia són les dues cares de la mateixa moneda”
p. 4
The party advocates for full tax collection in Catalonia to be managed by the Catalan Tax Agency, in collaboration with the State Tax Administration Agency, as established in the 2006 Statute. They also seek greater financial autonomy for Catalonia.
“Volem que el 100% de la recaptació dels impostos a Catalunya sigui duta a terme per l’Agència Tributària de Catalunya”
p. 5
The party advocates for a fairer, greener, and more solidarity-based fiscal system to redistribute wealth and promote social justice, increasing taxes on higher incomes and wealth.
“Sistema fiscal just, verd i solidari. Redistribuir la riquesa per impulsar la justícia social”
p. 6
HEALTHCARE
The party advocates for a stronger public and universal healthcare system, reversing healthcare cuts, and ensuring that healthcare services are universally accessible.
“Un sistema públic i universal de salut més fort”
p. 51
The program supports strengthening the public health system to ensure universal access and better services.
“Un sistema públic i universal de salut més fort”
p. 51
The party commits to strengthening the public and universal healthcare system by increasing funding to reach the EU average and reversing cuts in healthcare policies.
“Un sistema públic i universal de salut més fort”
p. 51
INFRASTRUCTURE
The party supports reorienting mobility systems towards non-polluting systems (green mobility) and improving the quality of local systems to contribute to combating the climate crisis.
“reorientació cap a sistemes no contaminats (mobilitat verda)”
p. 14
The party advocates for improved infrastructure across Catalonia to support industrial development and exports, including the Mediterranean corridor and railway transport.
“Afavorir el desenvolupament industrial i l’exportació: el corredor mediterrani, el transport de mercaderies per ferrocarril”
p. 11
The program mentions that it is necessary to develop the pending infrastructure to reindustrialize Catalonia.
“Cal preparar Catalunya per a una nova etapa de reindustrialització”
p. 11
The party opposes the expansion of El Prat Airport, citing concerns about increased tourism and environmental impact.
“Posicionar Catalunya en contra de l’ampliació de l’Aeroport del Prat”
p. 15
Focus on providing digital infrastructure to the entire territory to favor industrial companies
“Dotar a tot el territori d’infraestructures físicas y digitales que afavoreixin la implantació d’empreses industriales a Catalunya”
p. 11
SOCIAL
The party promotes feminism within institutions and aims to achieve gender equality in all areas, including co-education, care policies, and combating gender-based violence and poverty.
“Un país que impulsa el feminisme a la institució”
p. 110
The program seeks to guarantee universal social rights and basic income for a dignified life.
“Un país amb drets socials garantits i universals”
p. 73
The party aims to make housing a fundamental human right, reforming taxes on empty homes and promoting social rentals to ensure access to affordable housing.
“Un país que faci de l’habitatge un dret humà essencial”
p. 58
CULTURE
The program aims to promote cultural rights and a distinct national culture.
“Un país amb drets culturals: una altra cultura de país”
p. 79
The program advocates for Catalan as a key element of national identity but does not discuss language immersion policies.
“Un país amb un nou catalanisme, per un nou projecte de país”
p. 122
EDUCATION
The program highlights the importance of public education as a fundamental pillar and supports universities and research serving the community.
“Un país amb l’educació pública com a pilar fonamental”
p. 64
Supports strengthening vocational training to meet labor market demands in strategic sectors
“Potenciar la formació contínua dels i les treballadores actuals per tal de permetre la seva permanència en el nou model d’indústria flexible”
p. 11
The party wants universities and research to serve the community.
“Un país amb universitats i recerca al servei de la comunitat”
p. 70
The party promotes public education as a fundamental pillar and aims to ensure equal opportunities.
“Un país amb l’educació pública com a pilar fonamental”
p. 64
HOUSING
The program considers housing as an essential human right and aims to ensure access to decent and affordable housing.
“Un país que faci de l’habitatge un dret humà essencial”
p. 58
INSTITUTIONAL
The party seeks to rebuild self-government and rights, advocating for a new Catalanism.
“Reconstruïm l’autogovern, els drets i les llibertats”
p. 121
Focused on rebuilding self-government, rights, and freedoms.
“reconstruïm l’autogovern, els drets i les llibertats”
p. 121
The party wants to promote ethics and democracy.
“Un país que impulsa la revolució ètica i democràtica”
p. 135
The party aims to rebuild self-government and defend rights and freedoms, advocating for a new Catalanism and a new project for the country.
“Reconstruïm l’autogovern, els drets i les llibertats”
p. 121
The party advocates for a new catalanism that allows the region to decide its own future, but also works within Spain and Europe.
“Una Catalunya fraterna on puguem decidir el nostre futur”
p. 121
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