An Unusual Invitation
The employer Pimec has made an unusual invitation to the president in exile, Carles Puigdemont, to attend the Pime Awards ceremony. This event is scheduled for June 25 at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, according to sources in the organization.
Political Context
The invitation comes at a key moment, as the candidate for the Junts European elections, Toni Comín, has indicated that the return of Puigdemont and his should be between 25 June and 25 August. This coincides with the date of the SME Awards, which could indicate a possible return of the president to exile in this period.
Reactions and Expectations
Pimec, despite not yet having received a response from Puigdemont, had already confirmed the presence at the event of the president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, and the acting president of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès. These confirmations suggest an event of great political relevance.
Legal Perspective
Carles Puigdemont’s lawyer, Gonzalo Boye, has defended the possibility of the president’s return to exile in relation to the amnesty. However, the publication of the amnesty has not yet occurred, generating uncertainty on this issue.
Solidarity and Anniversary
This year’s SME Awards will recognize the best business initiatives in Catalonia during the year 2023. In addition, this event has a solidarity side, as the donations collected are allocated to the ‘entrepreneur-second chance’ program, which offers support to entrepreneurs and self-employed people who are unemployed or in difficulty. PIMEC’s 50th anniversary will also be celebrated, making this a special occasion for the organization.
