In an interview, Matas stated that while he respects the decision, he disagrees with it, viewing Junts's participation in the government as a “unique opportunity” to influence key city areas. He highlighted the internal division, noting that the move, pushed by the national and local executive, only secured 54% of the militant vote.
“"It is a historic mistake that the party's membership and leadership have decided that we should leave the government."
Matas urged the party to “rebuild itself” both locally and nationally, focusing on traditional 'convergent' values of negotiation, consensus, and a governing vocation, rather than becoming a “protest party.” He warned that the current strategy risks losing voters to groups like Aliança Catalana, stressing the need for political centrality.
Regarding his new role, Matas promised constructive opposition, adhering to the electoral program and the “Sabadell Yes Agreement,” which he estimates is 80% complete. He pointed to successes during his tenure, such as opening the Tourism Office at Casa Duran and promoting the Aerospace and Aeronautical Hub, which includes 62 companies and generates 190 million euros in turnover.
Unfinished projects he mentioned included establishing a new waste collection model, transitioning the Central Market to a public-private management model, and creating a management consortium for Fira Sabadell.
The former Deputy Mayor concluded that if they want to change Junts, they must do so “from within,” despite the intense emotional toll the political rupture took on him.
