Former Catalan leaders Carles Puigdemont and Arthur Mas participate in protesters march on Thursday in Brussels, RIA Novosti reported referring to Pais.

According to the organizing committee, hosted by Catalan Assembly and Òmnium Cultural, at least 20 thousand Catalans have gathered in Brussels from all over Europe.

The demonstration is partly in solidarity with exiled president Carles Puigdemont. The protesters also demand the full respect for the rights of the Catalans and EU citizens.