Illa has strategically maneuvered to consolidate his power and gain support in Catalonia through political alliances and public relations efforts.
Since being invested in August 2024, Illa has navigated the tumultuous political landscape of Catalonia with a keen awareness of the influence of key figures such as Puigdemont and Junqueras. His management of the recent tension involving Puigdemont's brief return served as a strategic opportunity to re-appoint Trapero as the director of the Mossos, indicative of his approach to governance that blends authority with negotiation. The act of basking in the spotlight next to the King has been touted by the ruling party as a significant step towards normalization, despite Illa's controversial denial of bilingualism and his attempts to woo businessmen with an approach that resonates with the legacy of Convergència.
