, the former president of the , has criticised the for failing to apply the amnesty law to his case. The leader confirmed he will not serve as the leader of the opposition in the Catalan Parliament.
Puigdemont recently returned to Barcelona on 8 August 2024, appearing before followers before leaving without arrest. He revealed he rejected a pardon-like deal from the in Belgium, insisting on a political resolution and a formal amnesty agreement.
The former president, who has lived in Belgium for nine years, denied claims he travelled in a car trunk, stating he used the back seat. He now faces a summons from French anti-terror police following accusations from a Spanish judge regarding his conduct.