The Ateneu Barcelonès is holding elections for a new board, with Isona Passola and Jordi Casassas competing for the presidency.
The voting takes place on Thursday at the Pompeu Fabra hall, with a mail-in option available. The candidates have engaged in a heated debate, with Casassas accusing Passola of mismanagement and Passola defending her record post-Covid. Passola claims to have inherited a €900,000 deficit, disputed by the previous board. Criticisms include arbitrary firings and decreased event attendance under Passola’s leadership. Passola’s ‘L’Ateneu batega’ slate emphasizes financial stability and increased membership, while Casassas’ ‘Primer, l’Ateneu’ focuses on economic viability and member engagement. The election outcome will determine the future direction of the institution. Is the Ateneu Barcelonès headed towards a positive transformation or further internal conflict?
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