Catalonia is on the brink of a significant political shift as the Parliament prepares for the investiture of Salvador Illa as the new president.

Josep Rull, the Parliament's president, is set to conduct consultations, with a session likely scheduled for next week.

Illa has secured the necessary 68 votes, primarily from the PSC, ERC, and the Comuns, despite some internal dissent within ERC regarding the agreement.

The deal includes a controversial economic concert for Catalonia, which has sparked concerns among various factions within the PSOE about its implications for Spain's fiscal unity.

Meanwhile, the return of former president Carles Puigdemont adds an unpredictable element to the proceedings, with potential ramifications for the session's outcome.

As the political landscape evolves, the implications of this agreement could reshape Catalonia's governance and its relationship with the rest of Spain.