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Catalonia celebrates Diada amid political shifts and rising Aliança Catalana

Catalonia celebrated the Diada Nacional with various regional gatherings, including major mobilizations in Barcelona, Girona, and Amposta. In Barcelona, approximately 45,000 people attended the main demonstration, which concluded with the burning of a Spanish flag. Pro-independence organizations like ANC and Òmnium Cultural called for renewed political pressure and a more muscular movement to regain independence.

Political tensions were evident during the celebrations. President Salvador Illa called for social cohesion and a Catalonia without hate, emphasizing that 'no one is more Catalan than anyone else.' Conversely, the Junts party criticized Illa for allegedly reducing the holiday to an empty institutional event. Meanwhile, the rise of Aliança Catalana has caused a political shift; recent polling suggests the party could become the second largest force in the Parliament, potentially reaching 25-28 seats, while the PSC and Junts face declining support.

Logistical and social themes also marked the day. Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) implemented service reinforcements and bus diversions to manage mobility. Additionally, the Generalitat offered free access to several museums and monuments. The day was also framed by discussions regarding the pending application of the amnesty law and the potential return of Carles Puigdemont.

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ANC · Aliança Catalana · Barcelona · CUP · Carles Puigdemont · Catalonia · Generalitat de Catalunya · Junts · Loteries de Catalunya · Salvador Illa · Silvia Orriols · Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona

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