The initiative, backed by Impulsem Lleida and Impulsem el Penedès, criticizes the 'two-speed' development of the country. They argue that while the Barcelona Metropolitan Area has its own powerful governance tools, other regions lack equivalent instruments to manage their specific needs and resources.
“"Without Catalonia, Barcelona falls; and without Barcelona, Catalonia also falls. Without a vision for the whole country, there is no future."
The new political brand, CatalunyaPaís, aims to open a broad debate on institutional reforms. The promoters have invited mayors from across the region to a summit to work on a proposal that guarantees equal decision-making power for all geographical realities.
