A new 'procés' with the State's defenses deactivated. Carles Puigdemont's candidacy for the May 12 elections, which the fugitive presents as his opportunity to return as "legitimate president," leads to a new process.

With ERC dislocated and forced to compete with Junts in independence purity, Catalans will have to decide once again with their vote whether or not they want to reopen the path towards rupture. The Government smiles while Puigemont repeats that he will do it again.