EU Court Backs Spain's Catalan Amnesty Law

Spains controversial amnesty law for Catalan separatists receives EU approval, boosting Prime Minister Sanchez and separatist groups. Advocate General Dean Spielmann of the EUs top court states the law does not violate EU rules and is a genuine part of political reconciliation. Over three hundred people have received pardons under the law, which covers criminal and administrative offenses related to Catalonias separatist movement since 2011. Spielmann also indicates that applying the amnesty to cases of embezzlement would not go against EU law, potentially benefiting former Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.