Comín returns to Spain nine years later, but says he postpones the end of his 'exile' to Sunday

Toni Comín returned to Spain after nine years to renew his ID and collect his credentials as an MEP. He insists his exile ends only on Sunday when he plans to walk back to Catalunya. Comín views his return as a victory over the Spanish state, which he claims tried to prevent it. His presence in Madrid is a necessary administrative step to fulfill his electoral duties. Comín's return follows Lluís Puig's, who was the first of the three leaders in exile to return after the lifting of arrest warrants. While Comín can now proceed with his mandate, Carles Puigdemont is waiting for his legal situation to be resolved before returning.