Puigdemont Plans Monday Meeting to Challenge Sánchez’s Government Amidst Demands and Political Tensions

Carles Puigdemont is set to hold a crucial meeting with his supporters on Monday, October 27, 2025, aimed at rattling the current coalition government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. According to Carlos Alsina on Onda Cero, Puigdemont’s gathering is perceived as a maneuver to instill fear within Sánchez’s coalition and galvanize his political base in opposition to the administration (ID 113971).

This comes amid an escalating political standoff with Sánchez expressing a willingness to meet Puigdemont but without a definitive date set. The Catalan pro-independence party Junts has pressed for a high-level summit on Monday in Perpignan and has signaled that it will consult with its members on whether to continue supporting Sánchez’s government, a move that underscores the fragile nature of the coalition (ID 113974).

Meanwhile, Sánchez is framing his political narrative around Spain’s defensive autonomy, pushing to reduce reliance on the United States despite recent confirmation of arms purchases from the U.S. This nuanced stance reveals complexities in Spain’s foreign and defense policies during a period of domestic political instability (ID 113971).

The broader national and international context includes ongoing security concerns, such as NATO’s deployment of Spanish jets following reported airspace violations by Russian fighters near Lithuania and stalemates at the European Summit regarding sanctions on Russian assets (ID 113974). These developments contribute to a tense environment in which Puigdemont’s challenge to the Spanish government unfolds.

As this political maneuvering intensifies, key themes revolve around the stability of Sánchez’s coalition, Puigdemont’s strategic activism, and Spain's evolving defense posture. The Monday meeting will be pivotal in determining whether Junts maintains its support for Sánchez or further strains the government’s cohesion.

In summary, Carles Puigdemont’s planned assembly represents a significant attempt to test the strength of Sánchez’s coalition government, while Sánchez’s defensive autonomy policy and ongoing readiness to engage Puigdemont reflect a complex and unsettled political landscape in Spain as of late October 2025.