The Civet de la Fonteta de Luis Conde brings together politicians and businesspeople to foster dialogue and overcome the "argument."
Salvador Illa, several ministers, and the presidents of Sabadell and BBVA, among those attending the meeting organized by the businessman
BarcelonaPolitical and economic figures gathered this Saturday at the traditional Civet de la Fonteta, organized for 12 years by businessman Luis Conde at his home in the Empordà region. Conde brought together around 200 people for a meal with leading figures in Catalan and Spanish politics. The audience included the President of the Generalitat (Catalan Government), Salvador Illa, and the Minister of the Presidency, Félix Bolaños; the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente; and the Minister of Industry, Jordi Hereu. The Catalan prime minister arrived at the estate where the meeting was being held accompanied by the Minister of Economy, Alícia Romero; the Minister of Justice, Ramon Espadaler; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jaume Duch.
Before everyone, Conde called for understanding through dialogue. "Dialogue and sharing is a way of understanding life," he asserted, at a time of heightened political tension between the PSOE and the PP. This is the way, he emphasized, to overcome the "monologue" and the "squabble." The businessman is one of the most influential figures in the Catalan economy and, in parallel to his businesses, he carries out extensive charitable activities.
Conde's ability to convene was evident in the diversity of political affiliations among the audience: in addition to the Socialist leaders, there were the President of Aragon, the Popular Party member Jorge Azcón; the Speaker of the Parliament, Josep Rull; the President of the PNV, Aitor Esteban; and the former deputy minister of ERC, Sergi Sabrià. Also in attendance was former Vox leader Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, who recently has launched a think tank aimed at the liberal center-right, and the lawyer Miriam González, An emerging value that aspires to lead a centrist alternative in Spain—still without a clear platform—and wife of former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
The takeover bid, the backdrop
The president of Banc Sabadell, Josep Oliu, and the president of BBVA, Carlos Torres, also met at the Civet in La Fonteta. Far from participating in the open war between the two banks over the hostile takeover bid, and following Conde's advice, the two bankers greeted each other with visible friendliness. The president of Aena, Mauricio Lucena, also attended the event, in full swing. debate on the governance of Barcelona Airport and the role that the Generalitat should have, nor the chief executive officer of HP, Enrique Lores.