Lluís Puig returns to Catalonia after nine years in exile

Lluís Puig, the former Minister of Culture and current Member of Parliament, has returned to Catalonia after nine years in exile. His return follows successful legal defenses in European courts regarding his political situation.

The event has highlighted political tensions within the Catalan Parliament. Observers noted the absence of President Salvador Illa during the parliamentary session welcoming Puig, sparking criticism regarding the Socialist Party's stance on amnesty and institutional normalization.