JERC’s National Congress was held in the historic town of Mataró and was attended by over 200 delegates. Activists discussed issues such as Catalan Independence, economic policies, ideology, drugs and sexual awareness.
Speaking on the JERC National Congress, Barry McColgan said,
“It was an honour to be invited to address the National Congress of such an inspiring and well organised youth movement.”
“The Catalan youth are very aware, supportive and take inspiration from Irish Republican’s legacy and the Sinn Féin strategy.”
“Ógra can learn a lot from JERC who organise L’Campa Jove every 2 years with over 36,000 young people in attendance. JERC also contest elections and currently have numerous councillors, 2 members elected to the Madrid Parliament and 1 elected to the Catalan Parliament. They agitate on the street building up popular support and affect change in the elected forums.”
“Our attendance this week has helped forge stronger links with the Catalan youth and we look forward to hosting them at the Ógra Shinn Féin National Congress in January.”
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