Socialists' Party of Catalonia
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The Socialists' Party of Catalonia (Catalan: Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya, PSC–PSOE) is a social-democratic[6] political party in Catalonia, Spain, resulting from the merger of three parties: the Socialist Party of Catalonia–Regrouping, led by Josep Pallach i Carolà, the Socialist Party of Catalonia–Congress, and the Catalan Federation of the PSOE. It is the Catalan instance of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), and its Aranese section is Unity of Aran. The party had also been allied with federalist and republican political platform Citizens for Change (Ciutadans pel Canvi) until the 2010 election. PSC–PSOE has its power base in the Barcelona metropolitan area and the comarques of Tarragonès, Montsià, and Val d'Aran.
Party leaders
First Secretaries
- Joan Reventós, 1978–1983
- Raimon Obiols, 1983–1996
- Narcís Serra, 1996–2000
- José Montilla, 2000–2011
- Pere Navarro, 2011–2014
- Miquel Iceta, 2014–2021
- Salvador Illa, 2021–present
Presidents
- Joan Reventós, 1983–1996
- Raimon Obiols, 1996–2000
- Pasqual Maragall, 2000–2007
- José Montilla, 2007–2008 (acting)
- Isidre Molas, 2008–2011
- Àngel Ros, 2014–2019
- Núria Marín, 2019–2021
- Miquel Iceta, 2021–present
Political positions
Economic and social issues
Environment
The party advocates for the preservation of the natural environment by implementing sustainable development strategies that promote economic advancement and the welfare of everyone.[7]
Market
The Socialists' Party of Catalonia promotes individual initiative, entrepreneurial freedom, and innovation within the context of a socially accountable market.[7]
Foreign policy
European Union
The PSC promotes the European Union and its expansion to the Mediterranean. They believe in a reform policy in the goal to achieve an inclusive and cohesive society.[7]
Electoral performance
Parliament of Catalonia
Parliament of Catalonia | ||||||
Election | Leading candidate | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
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1980 | Joan Reventós | 606,717 | 22.43 (#2) | 33 / 135 | — | Opposition |
1984 | Raimon Obiols | 866,281 | 30.11 (#2) | 41 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition |
1988 | 802,828 | 29.78 (#2) | 42 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition | |
1992 | 728,311 | 27.55 (#2) | 40 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition | |
1995 | Joaquim Nadal | 802,252 | 24.89 (#2) | 34 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition |
1999[a] | Pasqual Maragall | 1,183,299 | 37.85 (#1) | 52 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition |
2003[b] | 1,031,454 | 31.16 (#1) | 42 / 135 | ![]() | Coalition | |
2006[b] | José Montilla | 796,173 | 26.82 (#2) | 37 / 135 | ![]() | Coalition |
2010 | 575,233 | 18.38 (#2) | 28 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition | |
2012 | Pere Navarro | 524,707 | 14.43 (#2) | 20 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition |
2015 | Miquel Iceta | 523,283 | 12.72 (#3) | 16 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition |
2017 | 606,659 | 13.86 (#4) | 17 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition | |
2021 | Salvador Illa | 654,766 | 23.03 (#1) | 33 / 135 | ![]() | Opposition |
2024 | 882,589 | 27.96 (#1) | 42 / 135 | ![]() | Minority |
Cortes Generales
Cortes Generales | |||||||
Election | Catalonia | ||||||
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Congress | Senate | ||||||
Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Seats | +/– | ||
1979 | 875,529 | 29.67 (#1) | 17 / 47 | ![]() | 6 / 16 | ![]() | |
1982 | 1,575,601 | 45.83 (#1) | 25 / 47 | ![]() | 9 / 16 | ![]() | |
1986 | 1,299,733 | 41.00 (#1) | 21 / 47 | ![]() | 8 / 16 | ![]() | |
1989 | 1,123,975 | 35.59 (#1) | 20 / 46 | ![]() | 6 / 16 | ![]() | |
1993 | 1,277,838 | 34.87 (#1) | 18 / 47 | ![]() | 6 / 16 | ![]() | |
1996 | 1,531,143 | 39.36 (#1) | 19 / 46 | ![]() | 8 / 16 | ![]() | |
2000 | 1,150,533 | 34.13 (#1) | 17 / 46 | ![]() | 7 / 16 | ![]() | |
2004 | 1,586,748 | 39.47 (#1) | 21 / 47 | ![]() | 8 / 16 | ![]() | |
2008 | 1,689,911 | 45.39 (#1) | 25 / 47 | ![]() | 8 / 16 | ![]() | |
2011 | 922,547 | 26.66 (#2) | 14 / 47 | ![]() | 6 / 16 | ![]() | |
2015 | 590,274 | 15.69 (#3) | 8 / 47 | ![]() | 0 / 16 | ![]() | |
2016 | 559,870 | 16.10 (#3) | 7 / 47 | ![]() | 0 / 16 | ![]() | |
Apr. 2019 | 962,257 | 23.21 (#2) | 12 / 48 | ![]() | 3 / 16 | ![]() | |
Nov. 2019 | 794,666 | 20.50 (#2) | 12 / 48 | ![]() | 2 / 16 | ![]() | |
2023 | 1,213,006 | 34.49 (#1) | 19 / 48 | ![]() | 12 / 16 | ![]() |
European Parliament
European Parliament | |||
Election | Catalonia | ||
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Votes | % | # | |
1987 | 1,116,348 | 36.82% | 1st |
1989 | 865,506 | 36.36% | 1st |
1994 | 721,374 | 28.17% | 2nd |
1999 | 997,311 | 34.64% | 1st |
2004 | 907,121 | 42.85% | 1st |
2009 | 708,888 | 36.00% | 1st |
2014 | 359,214 | 14.29% | 3rd |
2019 | 756,231 | 22.06% | 2nd |
2024 | 734,741 | 30.61% | 1st |
See also
- Unified Socialist Party of Catalonia
- Socialist Party of Catalonia-Congress
- List of political parties in Catalonia
Notes
- ^ Electoral alliance with Citizens for Change, and with Initiative for Catalonia–Greens in Girona, Lleida and Tarragona.
- ^ a b Electoral alliance with Citizens for Change.
- ^ Compared to Socialists of Catalonia totals in the 1977 general election.
References
- ^ https://elpais.com/espana/2023-11-04/las-bases-del-psoe-ratifican-el-acuerdo-con-sumar-y-el-independentismo-con-un-respaldo-del-87.html [bare URL]
- ^ "Parties and Elections in Europe".
- ^ "El nacionalismo dice «no» al federalismo de Rubalcaba y Navarro". 7 January 2014.
- ^ Orriols, Lluís (3 December 2010). "¿Por qué el PSC es "catalanista"?". El País.
- ^ Faber, Sebastiaan; Seguín, Bécquer (29 December 2017). "Catalonia's Elections Take Spain Back to Square One". The Nation. United States.
- ^ Nordsieck, Wolfram (2021). "Catalonia/Spain". Parties and Elections in Europe. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "Coneix-nos". Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya (in Catalan). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
External links
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