Carles Puigdemont, leader of Junts, and Arnaldo Otegi, head of EH Bildu, met in Waterloo, Belgium, to discuss shared political goals for Catalonia and the Basque Country.

The two-hour meeting focused on the evolving geopolitical landscape and the role of European institutions.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to defending the political, cultural, and linguistic rights of their regions.

This marks Otegi’s first visit to Belgium since his re-election as EH Bildu’s leader in February.

The meeting also emphasized maintaining open dialogue between the two parties to address future challenges.

The collaboration highlights their shared vision for greater autonomy and recognition within Europe.