A huge leap forward for independence. This is how, from prison, Oriol Junqueras, the Catalan vice-president, has assessed the actions of the Catalan government in these tense past few months. He has also been slightly self-critical about recent events, and has hinted who might be the new Catalan president. Meanwhile, president Puigdemont is still in Brussels and continues to hold meetings ahead of his hearing in court on Friday. We also speak with a Belgian journalist about what Puigdemont’s stay means for his country.