The historic slogan 'Pujol Catalunya' has reappeared as graffiti in several Catalan municipalities, including Mataró, Vilanova i la Geltrú, and Vilafranca del Penedès. This comes after the National Court exonerated former president Jordi Pujol.
The reappearance of the slogan follows the National Court's decision to clear the former Catalan president. The phrase, meaning 'Pujol Catalonia', was a prominent political motto during his long tenure as president of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Slogan's History and Context
Jordi Pujol served as president from 1980 to 2003, leading the Convergència i Unió (CiU) party. The slogan became synonymous with his political movement and his vision for Catalonia. Its return to public view, even in graffiti form, suggests a renewed, albeit niche, public discussion surrounding his legacy following the court's ruling.
The National Court's decision to exonerate Pujol has been a significant development, drawing attention to his past political influence. The graffiti in towns like Mataró, in the Maresme region, and Vilanova i la Geltrú and Vilafranca del Penedès, both in the Penedès region, highlights how this judicial outcome is resonating locally. It remains to be seen if this re-emergence is an isolated incident or part of a broader, organised effort.
