Catalandirigeixos

Catalandirigeixos is a political party in Catalonia, Spain, that was founded in 2015. The party is known for its support of Catalan independence and its advocacy for a federalist model of governance. Catalandirigeixos is a member of the Catalan pro-independence coalition Junts per Catalunya, which won the 2017 and 2021 Catalan regional elections. The party's name translates to "Catalonia Drives" in English, reflecting its focus on economic development and job creation in Catalonia. Catalandirigeixos has been criticized for its ties to the Catalan independence movement and its support for the use of violence against Spanish authorities. The party has also been accused of being a front organization for the Catalan government-in-exile, which is based in Belgium. Despite these controversies, Catalandirigeixos remains a significant player in Catalan politics, with a strong presence in the Catalan Parliament. The party's leader is Miquel Iceta, who has been a prominent figure in the Catalan independence movement since the early 2000s. Catalandirigeixos has a platform that includes support for Catalan independence, a federalist model of governance, and economic development. The party has been active in advocating for these issues, both domestically and internationally.