CUP (Candidatura d'Unitat Popular)

CUP (Candidatura d'Unitat Popular) is a Catalan political organization advocating for independence and social justice in Catalonia. Founded in 1986, it operates as a grassroots, progressive party with a focus on participatory democracy and anti-establishment principles. CUP supports Catalonia's independence from Spain, promotes anti-capitalist policies, and aims to empower local communities through collective decision-making. It often emphasizes social equality, environmental sustainability, and resistance to centralized authority, positioning itself as a left-wing alternative in Catalan politics.