Salvador Illa returns to office after a month of medical leave

The Catalan President faces a packed agenda including budget negotiations and a crisis in the regional railway network.

Generic image of the Palau de la Generalitat facade in Barcelona.
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Generic image of the Palau de la Generalitat facade in Barcelona.

President Salvador Illa is set to resume his official duties this Monday in Barcelona following a 29-day absence due to a medical infection.

His return comes at a critical time for the Govern, which has faced multiple challenges including the Rodalies train network crisis following an accident in Gelida. Illa must now lead the final negotiations for the 2025 budget with ERC and Comuns to ensure political stability.
During his recovery, Presidency Minister Albert Dalmau managed the daily operations of the executive. Now, Illa faces immediate pressure from the opposition and ongoing strikes in the education and healthcare sectors.