Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont (c), during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, at the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Junts president, Carles Puigdemont (l), and Junts secretary general, Jordi Turull (r), during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, at the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The secretary general of Junts, Jordi Turull, speaks during the celebration of the V anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, after its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The vice-president of the Consell de la República and Junts MEP, Toni Comín, during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, after its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, speaks during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, after its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The secretary of Organization Judith Toronjo, speaks during the celebration of the V anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, after its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont (2l), during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, at the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Junts president, Carles Puigdemont (2l), and Junts secretary general, Jordi Turull (c), during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, at the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The secretary general of Junts, Jordi Turull, during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, speaks during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, after its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, speaks during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, after its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont (c), during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, at the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, speaks during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, after its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont (c), during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, at the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont, during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, in the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont (2l), during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, at the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Puigdemont at the 5th anniversary of Junts - Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

The president of Junts, Carles Puigdemont (c), during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Junts, at the Plaça Firal de Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, on July 27, 2025, in Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (France). The event marks five years since the founding of Junts, held on July 25, 2020, following its break with the defunct PDeCAT. The event takes on a symbolic meaning for the formation and for Catalan independence, since Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a historical enclave related to the Catalan political exile. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Ensemble pour la Catalogne (JxCat), at a press conference in which he estimated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must face a no-confidence vote in parliament, in Brussels, Belgium on December 9, 2024. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Ensemble pour la Catalogne (JxCat), at a press conference in which he estimated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must face a no-confidence vote in parliament, in Brussels, Belgium on December 9, 2024. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Ensemble pour la Catalogne (JxCat), at a press conference in which he estimated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must face a no-confidence vote in parliament, in Brussels, Belgium on December 9, 2024. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Ensemble pour la Catalogne (JxCat), at a press conference in which he estimated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must face a no-confidence vote in parliament, in Brussels, Belgium on December 9, 2024. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Ensemble pour la Catalogne (JxCat), at a press conference in which he estimated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must face a no-confidence vote in parliament, in Brussels, Belgium on December 9, 2024. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Ensemble pour la Catalogne (JxCat), at a press conference in which he estimated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must face a no-confidence vote in parliament, in Brussels, Belgium on December 9, 2024. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Ensemble pour la Catalogne (JxCat), at a press conference in which he estimated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must face a no-confidence vote in parliament, in Brussels, Belgium on December 9, 2024. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont Press Conference - Brussels

Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Ensemble pour la Catalogne (JxCat), at a press conference in which he estimated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez must face a no-confidence vote in parliament, in Brussels, Belgium on December 9, 2024. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain: Former Catalan Leader Carles Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Former Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont, who had fled Spain after organizing an illegal independence referendum in the region nearly 7 years ago, returned to the country on Thursday, August 8, despite a pending arrest warrant. Puigdemont briefly addressed the crowd near the Catalan Parliament in Barcelona.

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The president of the Parliament of Catalonia, Josep Rull (c) and the former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Arthur Mas (d), during a march to the Parliament of Catalonia, after an act of welcome to Puigdemont organized by pro-independence entities at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The president of the Parliament of Catalonia, Josep Rull (c) and the former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Arthur Mas (d), during a march to the Parliament of Catalonia, after an act of welcome to Puigdemont organized by pro-independence entities at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont applauds during a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the attendance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont applauds during a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the attendance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks during a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the attendance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Carles Puigdemont arrives to intervene in a welcome act organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont arrives at a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the attendance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Hundreds of people with Estelada flags during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Several people during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Several people with photos with Puigdemont's face during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Hundreds of people with Estelada flags during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Dozens of people during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Junts candidate in the Catalan elections, Carles Puigdemont, appears after the vote count during the monitoring of the Catalan autonomous elections election day, at Jean Carrère Space, on May 12, 2024, in Argelès (France). Nearly six million Catalans have been called to the polls today, May 12, to elect their new autonomous president for the next four years. There are 135 seats at stake, in what will be the XIV legislature of Catalonia, so the candidates of the different parties must reach an absolute majority of 68 seats to win the Presidency. Photo by Gloria Sanchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Junts candidate in the Catalan elections, Carles Puigdemont, appears after the vote count during the monitoring of the Catalan autonomous elections election day, at Jean Carrère Space, on May 12, 2024, in Argelès (France). Nearly six million Catalans have been called to the polls today, May 12, to elect their new autonomous president for the next four years. There are 135 seats at stake, in what will be the XIV legislature of Catalonia, so the candidates of the different parties must reach an absolute majority of 68 seats to win the Presidency. Photo by Gloria Sanchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Junts candidate in the Catalan elections, Carles Puigdemont, appears after the vote count during the monitoring of the Catalan autonomous elections election day, at Jean Carrère Space, on May 12, 2024, in Argelès (France). Nearly six million Catalans have been called to the polls today, May 12, to elect their new autonomous president for the next four years. There are 135 seats at stake, in what will be the XIV legislature of Catalonia, so the candidates of the different parties must reach an absolute majority of 68 seats to win the Presidency. Photo by Gloria Sanchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Junts candidate in the Catalan elections, Carles Puigdemont, appears after the vote count during the monitoring of the Catalan autonomous elections election day, at Jean Carrère Space, on May 12, 2024, in Argelès (France). Nearly six million Catalans have been called to the polls today, May 12, to elect their new autonomous president for the next four years. There are 135 seats at stake, in what will be the XIV legislature of Catalonia, so the candidates of the different parties must reach an absolute majority of 68 seats to win the Presidency. Photo by Gloria Sanchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

Socialists Win Catalan Regional Elections

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Junts candidate in the Catalan elections, Carles Puigdemont, appears after the vote count during the monitoring of the Catalan autonomous elections election day, at Jean Carrère Space, on May 12, 2024, in Argelès (France). Nearly six million Catalans have been called to the polls today, May 12, to elect their new autonomous president for the next four years. There are 135 seats at stake, in what will be the XIV legislature of Catalonia, so the candidates of the different parties must reach an absolute majority of 68 seats to win the Presidency. Photo by Gloria Sanchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carles Puigdemont Portrait - Argeles

Carles Puigdemont Portrait - Argeles

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Junts candidate for the Catalan elections, Carles Puigdemont, poses for Europa Press, April 26, 2024, in Argeles, France. Puigdemont was mayor of Girona between 2011 and 2016, when he was elected president of the Generalitat de Catalunya, a position he held until 2017. He was dismissed after the celebration of the Catalan independence referendum of 1O. Settled in Belgium, he ran as a candidate for the 2019 European Parliament elections in Spain and was elected MEP. Currently, he is running as a Junts candidate for the Presidency of the Generalitat in the Catalan autonomous elections of May 12. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM