The data, collected by Europa Press from the Generalitat transparency portal, details that the gifts include consumable goods (oil, wine, cured meats), graphic material (books, CDs), personal items (clothing, perfumes), and commemorative objects (paintings, figurines). Regulations prohibit high officials from accepting gifts and donations, allowing only "non-venal samples of courtesy and commemorative, official, or protocolary objects."
High-ranking officials may only accept non-venal samples of courtesy and commemorative objects by reason of their office.
Of the 1,261 total gifts, Salvador Illa received 151, although his registry has not been updated since early July 2025, unlike most ministers. He is followed in the number of gifts by Ramon Espadaler (Justice, 136) and Miquel Sàmper (Business, 131). The minister with the fewest gifts was Núria Montserrat (Research and Universities), with only 14.
Among the most curious gifts received by President Illa are a panettone from Pineda de Mar, a jar of asparagus from Gavà, pistachio pastries from the Ambassador of Turkey, and a folding knife from the President of Occitania. Other ministers received local products like 'ganxet' beans, vermouth from Reus, or sports items such as jerseys from the Palestine national team and pennants from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Consumable goods with an expiration date are sent to the Casa dels Canonges for "use and benefit." The remaining material gifts are classified and stored in the archive of the Palau de la Generalitat, according to Government sources. Unpermitted gifts, such as travel invitations or lottery tickets, are returned to the sender.
