Salvador Illa, president of the Generalitat, used his Diada speech to defend the strengthening of public services as a solution to current structural changes.
Illa's speech was aimed at a diverse Catalonia, including separatists and immigrants, in contrast to the divisive speeches of his predecessors.
Unlike previous speeches, Illa's sought to create complicities rather than highlight differences.
Independence has lost its parliamentary hegemony and has internal divisions, which was evident after Illa's speech.
Illa highlighted several unresolved issues, such as housing, security, and education, avoiding the ideological instrumentality that his predecessors had used in the Diada.
Conclusion: Salvador Illa's speech marks a turning point in Catalan politics, seeking social cohesion and the strength of institutions against division and polarization.