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Viewing cable 06BARCELONA179, PASSING THE TORCH: MONTILLA REPLACES MARAGALL AS PRESIDENT

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06BARCELONA179 2006-12-01 16:49 2011-08-24 16:30 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Consulate Barcelona
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RUEHLZ RUEHROV RUEHSR RUEHVK RUEHYG
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R 011649Z DEC 06
FM AMCONSUL BARCELONA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 0802
INFO RUEHMD/AMEMBASSY MADRID 0769
RUEHZL/EUROPEAN POLITICAL COLLECTIVE
RUEHLA/AMCONSUL BARCELONA 0965
UNCLAS BARCELONA 000179 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
EUR/WE FOR CLEMENTS/CERVETTI 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV SP
SUBJECT: PASSING THE TORCH:  MONTILLA REPLACES MARAGALL AS PRESIDENT 
OF THE GENERALITAT AND A NEW ERA BEGINS 
 
1. (SBU) In an emotional and dramatic November 28 ceremony, Jose 
Montilla received the medal signifying his position as President 
from out-going President Pascal Maragall and was formally 
decreed as the 128th President of the Generalitat, the high seat 
of Catalan government.  As his parents looked on, Montilla 
pronounced himself "the most humble servant of the Catalan 
people." Later, as he introduced his new government, it became 
clear there would be some continuity, but also a significant 
shuffling of responsibilities - further admission that this 
government would work hard not to repeat the mistakes of the one 
it was replacing.  In remarks to the press, the new president 
repeated his vow to focus on social issues, and declared that 
his government would act with prudence and speak with one voice 
- yet another reflection of the weaknesses of the past 
government, which was reportedly rife with in-fighting between 
the three parties that made up the coalition (Tripartit). 
Visibly emotional, Maragall fondly recalled his time in public 
service and wished the in-coming government well. 
Significantly, he noted that Montilla's heritage did not make 
Catalonia "less Catalan", but rather confirmed that "our new 
homeland is Europe," and later, "our new path is the 
Mediterranean." 
 
A New Era Begins~ 
 
2. (SBU)  Montilla, thus, becomes the first President of 
Catalonia since the post-Franco era not to have been born in 
Catalonia - he was born near Cordoba - a fact focused on by the 
media.  Opinions appear to fall into two broad categories on 
this issue:  many believe Montilla's "foreign" roots are a sign 
of growing social maturity in the region.  Others are scarcely 
able to hide their discomfort with the fact that an "outsider" 
has taken over.  (Note:  Montilla, who comes from very humble 
beginnings, moved to Catalonia as a child in 1971.  End note.) 
Heritage aside, a major reason Montilla's ascent to the 
presidency stands out is the striking difference in demeanor 
from that man he is replacing.  Montilla quickly named his new 
team - a mixture of carryovers from the previous government and 
some new faces - and projected a sense of unity, something the 
out-going government reportedly failed to do.  Few doubt 
Montilla's seriousness and work ethic, but clearly many are 
withholding judgment on his ability to keep vice president Josep 
Carod Rovira (Republican Left) and Interior Counselor Joan Saura 
(Green) in line. 
 
3. (SBU)  If body language is any indication, Montilla will not 
be able to count on a "honeymoon" period as he takes the helm. 
Convergence and Union (CiU) President Artur Mas, who sat stonily 
eyeing Montilla's investiture, later dismissed the new 
government as the same as the old one, and predicted it would 
likely be just as (un)successful, in remarks to the press. 
 
And Another Ends 
 
4.  (SBU) Pascal Maragall's Catalan roots run deep and his 
shadow will loom large over Montilla's presidency just as Jordi 
Pujol's shadow continues even today.  Maragall is the grandson 
of a famous poet of the region, and his brother, Ernest 
Maragall, will continue the family tradition of public service 
as Counselor for Education and also one of President Montilla's 
closest advisors.  Maragall's emotional farewell speech recalled 
his years as mayor (when he successfully brought the 1992 
Olympics to Barcelona) and president (where he oversaw the 
growing economic and political strength of the region.)  He also 
fondly made note of his close relationship with the United 
States. 
 
5. (SBU) Comment:  While still early days, our sense is Montilla 
will have very little time to whip the reconstituted Tripartit 
into shape and show positive results.  The media are already on 
the alert for any signs of discord.  Naming the prickly 
Carod-Rovira vice president and giving him the external affairs 
portfolio (nominally in charge of implementing the statute 
(Estatut) governing relations between Catalonia and Madrid) will 
either prove to be a stroke of genius or a big mistake.  Carod 
left Maragall's government over the Estatut negotiations, but 
has recently expressed some regret over that decision.  Another 
test has already begun in the area of public security.  In a 
surprise move, the head of the Mossos d'Escuadra (Catalonia's 
regional police force), Joan Unio, announced his resignation 
effective immediately before Green party president Saura was 
named Interior Counselor.  Unio was an extremely helpful 
Consulate General contact.  There is speculation that Unio, who 
appeared to have a good relationship with the previous Interior 
head, did not think he could work as effectively with the new 
team.  On the record, according to the Mossos website, Unio is 
leaving to pursue other opportunities in the private sector.  No 
word yet on a replacement.  End Comment. 
 
ROBINSON