Salvador Illa was sworn in as President of Catalonia, ending over a decade of separatist rule in the region. The appointment marks a return to power for the Socialists after 14 years of nationalist and pro-independence governments. Illa secured the support of leftist parties in the Catalonia parliamentary investiture, promising to unite Catalans against divisive approaches. The inauguration ceremony was attended by politicians and the public in Barcelona. The appointment comes as former President Carles Puigdemont returned to Spain from exile, sparking protests against the leadership change. Puigdemont, known for spearheading the failed 2017 separatist referendum, declared his intent to return to Catalonia but ultimately returned to exile in Belgium after a speech in Barcelona. Illa’s presidency marks a shift in leadership and a new chapter for Catalonia after years of political turmoil.
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