The Democratic Party of Catalonia (PDC) is a political party in Catalonia, Spain. It was founded in 2016 as a successor to the Convergence and Union (CiU) coalition, which had been a significant force in Catalan politics for decades. The party primarily advocates for Catalan nationalism and supports the idea of an independent Catalonia. The PDC is part of the broader Catalan independence movement and seeks to promote the interests of Catalonia within Spain and the European Union. It emphasizes social democracy and progressive policies while maintaining a focus on the region's self-determination and cultural identity.