Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan president, made a surprising return to Barcelona after nearly seven years in exile, sparking significant political reactions.

He appeared at an event near the Arc de Triomf, delivering a speech before evading arrest despite an existing warrant against him.

This incident has drawn sharp criticism from leaders like Santiago Abascal of Vox, who labeled it a "humiliation" for Spain, and Emiliano García-Page, who expressed shame that Spain's governance relies on Puigdemont.

Meanwhile, Salvador Illa was successfully invested as the new president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, despite the chaos surrounding Puigdemont's return.

The situation has intensified calls for protests, with Vox urging supporters to gather with Spanish flags to oppose Puigdemont's presence in the Parliament.