A summer marked by the return of Puigdemont
Amidst an atmosphere of great expectation and political tensions, the name of Carles Puigdemont has become the central axis of the debate in Catalonia. This Monday, August 5, numerous media outlets, such as El Mundo, are addressing the likelihood of his return to the political scene to participate in the vote to elect Salvador Illa.
The dilemmas of the PSOE regarding the return of Puigdemont
The newspaper El Mundo reflects that during a meeting in Switzerland on July 19, members of the PSOE tried to convince Puigdemont to give up his trip to Catalonia, warning him about the risks of arrest upon his return. This argument is based on the lack of control of the Supreme Court, which has excluded misappropriation of the amnesty. For many, it is clear that certain media outlets are anxiously awaiting the materialization of this arrest.
The mystery of Salvador Illa’s investiture
Puigdemont’s possible return creates uncertainty about Illa’s investiture process, as El País and Ara mention. The final decision, however, depends on what the national council of ERC youth discusses this Monday afternoon. Some sectors anticipate that Jovent Republicà could support the agreement with the PSOE.
The current political context
Meanwhile, Salvador Illa is determined to establish his government, which is expected to be a single-party executive, according to El Periódico. However, the leader of the Comuns, Jèssica Albiach, has left the door open to the possible inclusion of her group in the Catalan government, although on the condition of incorporating independent directors.
The debate on financing and its impact in Catalonia
The proposal on the financing that would facilitate Illa’s investiture has provoked a strong negative reaction among certain sectors. In response to concerns about the constitutional impact of this measure, ABC has found legal experts who argue that the approach towards an economic concert for Catalonia could lead the country towards a confederal model instead of the federalism defended by Pedro Sánchez. An old debate that resonates again today.
Final thoughts on the political future of Catalonia
Thus, in this summer full of tensions and momentous decisions, the figure of Carles Puigdemont remains in the eye of the Catalan political storm. His decision to return to the Parliament could not only change the dynamics of Illa’s investiture, but also influence the immediate future of politics in Catalonia, where dilemmas about autonomy and financing continue to be at the centre of the national debate.