2026 and "evil will not prevail"

That 2026 will be a very dangerous year is something you hear everywhere you look, if you listen closely. And although we already know that pessimists are more likely to be right, it's very probable that this bad omen will come true, considering that it will soon be four years since we've had a war in Europe (sometimes we seem to forget: the war in Ukraine is a war at home), with the European Union reeling before Putin, who has tied his train to the conflict in what he called the transatlantic link.

The new year won't bring us any new developments in political action and communication, which thrive on polarization and seeing who can say or amplify it the most. Without going too far afield, in Badalona, Mayor García Albiol wanted to remind his voters that if they want a hardline approach, he is their original choice, and they don't need to look for imitations.

They will stir up every possible threat to continue frightening us because we keep surrendering our freedom in exchange for their supposed security, and they will insist on ensuring that 99% of us eke out a miserable existence, pitted against each other, while the 1% watches from their private jets. We will hear hateful messages against the poor and those who think differently, and they will punish our self-esteem, especially the self-esteem of Catalans, with the kind of lies we know by heart.

So, at least, the great advantage of 2026 is that we're starting it with a warning. In 2026, it will demand great commitment to what we believe in, what we do, and who we are. Let's not throw in the towel thinking there's nothing we can do. I remember Leo XIV on the afternoon of his election:Evil will not prevail"The first defeat they want to achieve is the defeat of our collective morale. And our victory will begin by not accepting it. Therefore, despite everything, let us wish each other a happy new year."