Josep Maria Bartomeu i Floreta

Josep Maria Bartomeu i Floreta is a Spanish politician who served as the President of the Government of Catalonia from 2016 to 2021. He was a key figure in the Catalan independence movement and played a leading role in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Bartomeu has been a member of the Catalan parliament since 2003 and has held various positions in the regional government. He is known for his strong advocacy of Catalan independence and his efforts to promote the region's autonomy. Born in 1965 in Barcelona, Spain, Bartomeu has a degree in law from the University of Barcelona. He has been a vocal critic of the Spanish government's handling of the Catalan independence crisis and has been a prominent figure in the region's politics. Despite facing opposition and criticism, Bartomeu remains a respected figure in Catalan politics and a leading voice for independence.