The Catalan Democratic Party (Partit Demòcrata Europeu Català, PDECat) is a political party in Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 2016, it emerged from the Convergence and Union (CiU) coalition, aiming to promote Catalan nationalism and support for independence. The party advocates for social democracy and economic development within the framework of a potential independent Catalonia. PDECat has participated in various regional elections and has been part of the Catalan government coalition. The party emphasizes the importance of dialogue and negotiation with the Spanish government regarding Catalonia's political status. It seeks to represent the interests of Catalans while promoting democratic values.