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Spain’s Top Court Upholds Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

Pedro Sánchez welcomed the ruling as a boost to political cohesion despite uncertainty over its application to figures under Supreme Court scrutiny

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Overview

  • The Constitutional Court voted 6-4 to declare the 2023 amnesty law constitutional, overturning a challenge by the PP.
  • Pedro Sánchez hailed the decision in Brussels as vital for ending territorial discord and restoring coexistence.
  • The Supreme Court has confirmed it will not extend amnesty to Carles Puigdemont over malversation charges, opening the door for him to appeal to the Constitutional Court.
  • Alberto Núñez Feijóo denounced the law as illegal and immoral and signaled plans for a censure motion once he secures sufficient support.
  • Former prime minister Felipe González said he will no longer vote for the PSOE over its backing of the amnesty, and Santos Cerdán faces ongoing corruption investigations.