Converxencia XXI
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Convergence XXI (
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Converxencia XXI tries to provide solutions from a centrist point of view, which could help define the real needs of Galician society, which was plunged into a severe
These solutions range from the creation of a solid inner infrastructure network supporting business, to the strategic projection of all Galician capitals. These measures are meant to oppose spoil systems and the persistent local-minded subsidiary mentality.
Converxencia XXI emphasises multilingualism, European integration and cultural opening. The final goal is to provide social conditions that can develop the maximum potential of all individuals.
History
Founded in May 2009 by its later elected First Secretary, Carlos Vázquez Padín, Converxencia XXI started contacts with other European organisations. The party entered into an early expansion stage, building up its militancy mostly via compromised citizens who share their ideological Liberal-Democrat and Reform basis.
The party achieved representation in the 2010 local elections, while concentrating on the largest Galician cities. For 2011 general elections, and for the first time in Spanish history, some parties were required to submit a minimum number of signatures to participate in elections. Converxencia XXI presented signatures and won the right to participate in all Galicia territory, having the best election result in its history and consolidating itself as the country's second Galician political force.
CXXI became the first centrist-Galicianist party to stand for all territories in a general election since 1991.
Achievements
The party's earliest achievements involved the foundation of the first internationally homologated Galician