Overview
- The opinion concludes the law does not threaten the EU’s financial interests and does not undermine the bloc’s counter‑terror directive, addressing referrals from the Tribunal de Cuentas and the Audiencia Nacional.
- The adviser criticizes the mandatory two‑month deadline to close cases, the automatic lifting of precautionary measures, and limits on appeals by popular accusations.
- He states the measure is not a self‑amnesty and appears grounded in genuine political and social reconciliation, aligning with European Court of Human Rights standards.
- The conclusions carry weight but are not binding, with a final judgment from the EU court expected in weeks or months before Spanish courts resolve remaining applications.
- The Spanish government calls the opinion a “resounding victory” as Junts and ERC urge swift application, while opponents stress the caveats and note that outcomes for Puigdemont and Junqueras still depend on Spain’s high courts.