Social tension is evident with ongoing teacher protests, who have called for new demonstrations on June 9th, coinciding with the papal visit. Teachers are demanding salary and resource improvements, showing a growing disconnect with the main unions. Friday's protest in Barcelona highlighted a shift in protest leadership, with grassroots teachers taking the forefront.

In the political arena, President Salvador Illa detailed his government's objectives during the V Management Conferences of the Generalitat. Key priorities include the forgiveness of the debt from the Autonomous Liquidity Fund (FLA), which could save the Generalitat 18 billion euros, and the reform of the regional financing model, with a prior agreement with the central government and ERC.

Meanwhile, the Mossos d'Esquadra are finalizing the security operation codenamed "Albus" for the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Catalonia, scheduled from June 9th to 11th. The operation will involve 5,600 officers and will ensure the safety of the pontiff, authorities, and the expected large crowds, particularly around the Sagrada Família. Catalan police are operating under an enhanced anti-terrorism alert level 4 out of 5 and also anticipate an increase in ordinary crime, such as pickpocketing.

Politically, the Catalan PP has announced it will include "Islamism" as a "threat to freedom" in its political platform, coinciding with the congress to re-elect Alejandro Fernández. The party also points to "uncontrolled immigration" as a factor that "strains coexistence".

Finally, Podemos has expressed its opposition to the Government's strategy to promote aerospace and defense research in Catalonia, labeling it as "linked to the arms industry." The party criticizes the intention to "turn Catalonia into a growth hub for the Defense industry".