Las relaciones entre un actor político híbrido y un partido político: el caso de Ciutadans pel Canvi y el Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya (1999-2011)
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ENG- The thesis explores the relationship between Ciutadans pel Canvi (CpC) and the Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya (PSC) in Catalan politics between 1999 and 2011. Ciutadans pel Canvi emerged as a civic platform promoted by Pasqual Maragall to broaden the PSC’s electoral base by attracting voters from both the left and center-right through an alliance that proposed a more inclusive and participatory approach to politics.
Since its creation in 1999, CpC positioned itself as an alternative to traditional parties, adopting a less hierarchical and more open structure, aiming to bring politics closer to citizens and mobilize sectors that felt distanced from conventional options. Its strategy was to combine civic participation with concrete electoral goals, working closely with the PSC to achieve broader and more diversified majorities within the Catalan political context.
However, the relationship between CpC and the PSC was marked by tensions and discrepancies. While the PSC viewed CpC as a temporary ally useful for expanding its electoral base, CpC’s members aspired to a more autonomous and lasting political influence, aiming to modernize Catalan politics and reform the PSC from within. This difference in objectives led to conflicts that complicated collaboration between the two groups.
Despite some initial successes in diversifying the electorate and introducing new forms of political participation, the lack of clear institutionalization and a long-term common project limited CpC’s impact. Although CpC played an important role in attracting sectors disenchanted with traditional politics, it never managed to consolidate itself as a fully integrated political party. This lack of institutionalization and strategic ambiguity led to a gradual decrease in its political influence.
The most significant change in their relationship occurred after 2003, when José Montilla took over the leadership of the PSC. Under his direction, the PSC adopted a more pragmatic approach, focusing on its own consolidation and reducing its dependence on CpC as an electoral ally. This marked a turning point in their collaboration, which gradually weakened until CpC’s eventual dissolution in 2011.
The study provides a deep understanding of the opportunities and limitations of alliances between traditional parties and hybrid political actors. It illustrates how these alliances can help to broaden the electoral base and enrich political debate, but also how strategic differences can limit their long-term effectiveness. Furthermore, it offers valuable lessons on the importance of flexibility and adaptation in a constantly changing political environment, providing a broader perspective on the interaction between new models of political organization and established parties in contemporary democracies
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