Puigdemont's return to Catalonia likely postponed until after general election

Figures surrounding Carles Puigdemont are hinting that his re-entry into Catalonia will be deferred until after the forthcoming general election, rather than during the campaign. The provisional lifting of detention orders for Puigdemont and former ministers Lluís and Toni Comín, along with a constitutional court notice to the Supreme Court to apply the amnesty law, creates a legal opening. However, Puigdemont and JxCat secretary Jordi Turull emphasize that any return must be presented as a matter of national importance, not a party maneuver.

Their lawyer, Gonzalo Boye, called a post-election return the most sensible option if Puigdemont intends to tour the region. The timing also depends on the Supreme Court’s final decision on the 1-O case, which could be resolved within weeks. Meanwhile, internal party discussions continue about whether Puigdemont will stand as a candidate in the next parliamentary vote.