So, what has catalyzed all of these changes? Just a few days ago Carles Puigdemont asked for the immediate transfer of police from Catalonia, in order to initiate mediation. On Friday, Switzerland offered to mediate between Spain and Catalonia, hours after this announcement Puigdemont said the announcement of independence will occur on Tuesday rather than Monday, allowing more time for preparation.
On top of this, the arrested activists and police chiefs, Trapero, Sánchez and Cuixart have been allowed to leave the National Court without precautionary measures.