Junts joins European Democratic Party, expanding EDP presence in Spain

The European Democratic Party said it has welcomed Junts per Catalunya into its political alliance, a move that strengthens the party’s presence in Spain and deepens cooperation on a federalist vision for the European Union.

The European Democratic Party, also known as EDP/PDE, said the accession reflects a shared commitment to a more democratic and federal Europe that respects national, cultural and linguistic diversity.

In a statement announcing the decision, Junts per Catalunya described the EDP as a European federalist and centrist party committed to civil and social rights. The Catalan party said membership would enhance its international profile and increase its ability to influence debates on the future direction of the European Union.

Junts said it shares with the EDP the view that a stronger Europe and the nations and territories that compose it are “not incompatible projects, but allies.” The party added that identities, languages and the democratic right to determine one’s future deserve full recognition within the EU framework.

The European Democratic Party said the move aligns with its own belief that European integration, federalism and respect for territorial diversity are mutually reinforcing. It said a stronger Europe is one that protects the linguistic, cultural and national identities of its constituent territories.

The EDP added that the accession reinforces a shared commitment to the rule of law and democratic dialogue.