PES congratulates the newly elected President of Catalonia, Salvador Ilia

The PES is delighted by the news from the Catalonian parliament that the leader of the Socialist Party of Catalonia (PSC-PSOE), Salvador Ilia, was elected President of the Catalonia regional government. Ilia will lead the socialist government in Catalonia after 14 years in opposition. PSC won the regional elections in May this year.

PES secretary general Giacomo Filibeck said:

"It's a great pleasure for the PES to congratulate Salvador Ilia and the Socialist Party of Catalonia (PSC_PSOE) on their achievement. After the decisive victory at the elections earlier this year, it was high time for the socialists to come back in power in Catalonia and to steer the region back to equality, diversity, and mutual respect. I wish Salvador success at the helm of the Catalonian government."

The PES supported Ilia and the PSC during their election campaign and, alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, was among the first to congratulate Catalan Socialists on their May election victory. Salvador Ilia visited the PES office in Brussels some days before the elections.

The PES looks forward to developing our excellent cooperation with the Socialists Party of Catalonia and Salvador Ilia. PSC, now with regional President Salvador Ilia alongside PSOE and the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez are a guarantee for a constructive dialogue and the fair, democratic, just, and sustainable course for Spain and for Europe.