Ideologue

Jordi Pujol's political philosophy encompasses many of the aspects that make up a modern society and a modern country.

These excerpts are taken from the speeches of President Pujol delivered between 1980-1986. Despite being the backbone of his ideology and the basis of government action, some of these concepts have been gradually expanded and altered over the years.

Nationalism

Nationalism is our resolve to be what we are. We are a language, a culture, a history, a right, a set of institutions and a social philosophy.

Roots

The roots of the Catalan people are of primary importance to our identity, but they will only remain vibrant if they re revitalised every day.

Symbols

The Catalan symbols only have meaning when they help to explain the present.

Autonomy

There are two legitimate principles: to self-rule: the strengthening of the collective personality, and the desire to develop democracy.

Culture and Language

Catalonia's identity has no social or geographical base, nor is it the result of a political imposition. It has its roots in historical consciousness, language, culture and social sensibility.

Cohesion and Coexistence

We have attained extremely high levels of coexistence. This is one of our greatest assets: calm and serene strength, as the basis of Catalonia's constructive and creative force.

Civil Society

A country is condemned if it does not have a generous civil society, a spirit of service, people who want to do things well, making demands and efforts.

Economic Progress

The first thing a country needs in order to advance is an ideology of progress, not an ideology of obsolete intellectual tools.

Territorial Balance

Catalonia is fortunate to be blessed with the great city of Barcelona as its capital. Barcelona is fortunate to be blessed with the great country of Catalonia.

Education

There is a need to modernise education as a whole. And more specifically to link increasingly professional training with the labour market and companies.