Carles Puigdemont
C- Birthday
- December 29, 1962
- Age
- 63
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $1M
About
Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó is a Catalan politician and journalist from Spain. He has served in various political roles, including as the President of Together for Catalonia (Junts). From 2016 to 2017, he was the 130th President of the Government of Catalonia. His tenure was marked by the organization of an independence referendum, which ultimately led to the unsuccessful Declaration of independence of Catalonia and his subsequent removal from office.
Career Timeline
President of Catalonia
Elected President. A key figure in Catalan independence movement.
Independence Declaration
Leads the push for Catalan independence. Unsuccessful, and faces legal charges.
Flees into Exile
Goes into exile to avoid arrest. Remains a wanted figure in Spain.
Elected to European Parliament
Elected as an MEP. Continues to advocate for Catalan independence.
Leaves European Parliament
Leaves the European Parliament. Awaits to be absolved of legal charges.
Continued Political Activism
Continues to champion Catalan independence. Remains in self-imposed exile.
