The defense made today by Pedro Sánchez of the amnesty in the federal committee of the PSOE was, according to Pere Aragonés, "an essential and necessary step to advance in the resolution of a political conflict that, once the amnesty is confirmed, will require the celebration of a referendum" on independence in Catalonia. Aragonés said it in Valencia this afternoon, where he has attended, invited by the editor Eliseu Climent, to preside over the literary gala of the 52nd edition of the October Premis for essays, novels, poetry and theatre.
The Catalan president has warned that "we must get to the bottom of the conflict" and that "it is evident that other very important issues remain pending, such as the necessary transfer of commuter trains and resolving the fiscal deficit." "Therefore, there are days ahead, but I want to highlight the step forward that has been taken today because the amnesty is essential to move forward."
Asked if ERC's interest in paralyzing the expansion of the Port of Valencia as the PP denounces is in the negotiation, Aragonés pointed out that "ERC deputies will defend well-being, prosperity, the best opportunities for all citizens." . And he has insisted that the terms for the investiture include "the necessary amnesty, moving towards a referendum and the transfer of suburban areas."
Asked if Sánchez's gesture clears up the investiture, the Catalan leader reiterated that there is still a long way to go and we must delve deeper into the political conflict that can only be a referendum." He added that the deficit must also be resolved with better financing. fiscal that "stifles Catalonia, the Valencian Country and the Balearic Islands. "We have public services that are inferior to what we are entitled to," he added.
