Spain is once again dealing with the issue of Catalans. Puigdemont has announced his intention to return to the country

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024

Denik Referendum

Catalonia’s separatist movement resurfaces amid amnesty debates and upcoming regional elections, impacting Spanish politics.

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The issue of Catalonia has resurfaced in Spanish public debate, primarily due to a proposed amnesty law for separatists involved in the 2017 referendum and the upcoming regional elections in Catalonia on May 12th. Carles Puigdemont, a prominent exiled separatist leader, announced his intention to return from exile after these elections, which is considered a sensitive development. While current polls show pro-federal socialists leading the Catalan elections, Puigdemont’s Junts party is gaining ground. The renewed focus on Catalonia has significant national implications because Prime Minister Sánchez needs support from both major Catalan parties for his government. However, the amnesty proposal is unpopular across most of Spain and faces opposition in the Senate. If Junts wins the May elections and Puigdemont secures a leadership role, he may demand further concessions from the central government, potentially leading to political attacks on Sánchez regarding the legality and motives of the amnesty.

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