Catalonia Gains Border Control Powers

Published: 2025-03-04

The Spanish government has reached a historic agreement with Junts, granting Catalonia partial control over immigration and border management.

This includes overseeing the return of migrants without entry permits and managing foreign residency permits.

The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's police force, will now collaborate with national security forces at ports and airports.

While the government insists the deal is constitutional, critics argue it sets a controversial precedent.

Junts celebrates the agreement as a step towards autonomy, while opposition parties threaten legal challenges.

The move aims to stabilize the legislature but has sparked intense political debate.