Chunta Aragonesista
Political party in Spain
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The Chunta Aragonesista (CHA; English: Aragonese Union)[8] is a political party in Aragon (Spain), influenced by eco-socialism and Aragonese nationalism. CHA defends a federal state, greater financial resources for Aragon, and the protection of the environment and hydrological resources of the Ebro Valley. It promotes the use of the Aragonese language.
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Aragonese Union Chunta Aragonesista | |
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| President | Vacant[1] |
| Secretary-General | Isabel Lasobras |
| Founded | 29 June 1986 |
| Headquarters | Calle Conde de Aranda 14-16, 1º 50003 Zaragoza, Aragon |
| Youth wing | Chobentú Aragonesista |
| Ideology | Aragonese nationalism[2] Eco-socialism[3] Left-wing nationalism[4] Republicanism Federalism[5] |
| Political position | Left-wing[6] |
| National affiliation | Sumar (since 2023)[nb 1] |
| European affiliation | European Free Alliance |
| Colours | Yellow, Red, Black (since February 2009) |
| Congress of Deputies (Aragonese seats) | 0 / 13 |
| Senate | 0 / 266 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 61 |
| Aragonese Corts | 6 / 67 |
| Provincial deputations[7] | 2 / 77 |
| Mayors | 23 / 713 |
| Town councillors | 131 / 4,155 |
| Website | |
| chunta.org | |
History
CHA was founded in 29 June 1986.[9]
In the 2000 and 2004 general elections, CHA won 0.4% of the vote and one seat for José Antonio Labordeta, a folk singer in the Zaragoza constituency. It lost the seat in 2008 after Labordeta retired from the congress. In the 2011 election, it regained the seat as part of an electoral alliance with United Left.
Ideology
The CHA has been described as Aragonese nationalist[2] and eco-socialist.[10] In 2005, the party campaigned against the ratification of the European Constitution.
Organization
Symbols
Logo from 1986 to 1989
Logo from 1989 to February 2009
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Structure
The National Assembly is the highest organ of representation and decision of the Chunta. It establishes political policies, programs and principles, and chooses the members of the Mayan of Lawsuits, to those of the National Committee and to the president of CHA.[citation needed]
Alliances
CHA contested the 2023 Spanish general election as a member of the Sumar coalition.[11][12] The party has allied itself with other progressive parties such as Compromís and Equo.[13] For the European Parliament elections, CHA has taken part in many nationwide coalitions such as the Europe of the Peoples or European Spring.
International affiliation
Chunta Aragonesista was a member of the European Free Alliance (EFA) until 2018. CHA rejoined EFA in 2025.
Electoral performance
Cortes of Aragon
| Cortes of Aragon | |||||
| Election | Leading candidate | Votes | % | Seats | Gov. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Eduardo Vicente | 6,154 | 1.0 (#8) | 0 / 67 |
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| 1991 | Chus Beltrán | 14,116 | 2.3 (#6) | 0 / 67 |
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| 1995 | Chesús Bernal | 34,077 | 4.8 (#5) | 2 / 67 |
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| 1999 | 72,101 | 11.0 (#4) | 5 / 67 |
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| 2003 | 97,763 | 13.7 (#3) | 9 / 67 |
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| 2007 | 54,752 | 8.1 (#4) | 4 / 67 |
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| 2011 | Nieves Ibeas | 55,932 | 8.2 (#4) | 4 / 67 |
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| 2015 | José Luis Soro | 30,618 | 4.6 (#6) | 2 / 67 |
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| 2019 | 41,879 | 6.3 (#5) | 3 / 67 |
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| 2023 | 34,163 | 5.1 (#4) | 3 / 67 |
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| 2026 | Jorge Pueyo | 65,118 | 9.7 (#4) | 6 / 67 |
TBD |
Cortes Generales
| Cortes Generales | |||||||
| Election | Aragon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | Senate | ||||||
| Vote | % | Score | Seats | +/– | Seats | +/– | |
| 1989 | 3,156 | 0.48 | 9th | 0 / 13 |
New | 0 / 12 |
New |
| 1993 | 6,344 | 0.83 | 6th | 0 / 13 |
 0 |
0 / 12 |
0 |
| 1996 | 49,739 | 6.42 | 4th | 0 / 13 |
0 |
0 / 12 |
0 |
| 2000 | 75,356 | 10.42 | 3rd | 1 / 13 |
 1 |
0 / 12 |
0 |
| 2004 | 94,252 | 12.07 | 3rd | 1 / 13 |
0 |
0 / 12 |
0 |
| 2008 | 37,995 | 4.99 | 4th | 0 / 13 |
 1 |
0 / 12 |
0 |
| 2011 | Within United Left of Aragon | 1 / 13 |
1 |
0 / 12 |
0 | ||
| 2015 | Within Popular Unity | 0 / 13 |
1 |
0 / 12 |
0 | ||
| 2019 (Nov) | 23,196[a] | 4.52 | 6th | 0 / 13 |
0 |
0 / 12 |
0 |
| 2023 | Within Sumar | 1 / 13 |
1 |
0 / 12 |
0 | ||
European Parliament
| European Parliament | ||||||||
| Election | Total | Aragon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | # | Seats | +/– | Votes | % | # | |
| 1987 | Within IP | 0 / 60 |
— | 3,955 | 0.62 | 9th | ||
| 1989 | Within IP | 0 / 60 |
0 |
8,563 | 1.70 | 7th | ||
| 1999 | Within LV–IP | 0 / 64 |
0 |
44,494 | 6.85 | 4th | ||
| 2004 | Within EdP | 0 / 54 |
0 |
29,520 | 6.13 | 3rd | ||
| 2009 | Within EdP–V | 0 / 54 |
0 |
13,259 | 2.84 | 5th | ||
| 2014 | Within PE | 0 / 54 |
0 |
20,625 | 4.49 | 6th | ||
| 2019 | Within CpE | 0 / 59 |
0 |
13,234 | 2.00 | 6th | ||
| 2024 | Within Sumar | 0 / 61 |
0 |
26,683 | 5.10 | 4th | ||
