Coalition Ara Repúbliques (Now Republics) renews the three seats it had in the European Parliament, and is the fourth most voted ticket in Spain, consolidating its position as “the prime alternative to the regime” imposed by the 1978 Constitution.

“Today, Ara Repúbliques has seen its mandate renewed by the people. In a difficult context, with the rise of the extreme right and populism, the left-wing sovereign movement has managed to meet the challenge.” With these words, Ara Repúbliques lead candidate Diana Riba began her assessment of the European election result that renews the three seats for the coalition made up of Esquerra Republicana, Basque EH Bildu, Galician BNG and Balearic Ara Més.

Ms Riba underlined that Ara Repúbliques is the fourth most voted political force in Spain and “the prime alternative to the regime of 1978.” “The people see us as a useful force when it comes to defending the interests of the majority of citizens, farmers and small and medium-sized businesses, to protect fundamental rights and freedoms and to advance towards national liberation,” she emphasized.

Esquerra’s candidate congratulated BNG, Ara Més, and EH Bildu who led to the victory of Ara Repúbliques in the Basque Country. “At Esquerra, we accept the result responsibly and we commit to making the voice of all voters heard in Europe,” said Ms Riba, who predicted a “very difficult legislature” in which “the rise of the far right can mark the future of Europe.”

“We must not give up, we must keep up the struggle, because Catalonia and Europe needs us more than ever; now will be the time to continue strengthening alliances with the other stateless nations and with the main progressive and environmentalist parties in a Europe veering increasingly to the right,” posited Ms Riba, who concluded with an announcement: “Before this legislature ends, Tomàs Molina will be an MEP.”