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global-politics14 days ago•10 min saved

Spain’s Supreme Court lifts Puigdemont’s arrest warrant, but legal charges remain

Spain’s Supreme Court has lifted the national arrest warrant against exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, allowing him to return to Spain after nearly nine years in Belgium. However, the move is provisional and does not formally apply the 2024 amnesty law or dismiss the charges against him. Puigdemont welcomed the decision but cautioned that it does not resolve the broader political conflict between Catalonia and Madrid.

via Politico|

#amnesty-law #carles-puigdemont #catalan-independence

world3 months ago•9 min saved

Trump meddling fuels Belgium’s World Cup momentum and national mood

Trump’s bid to overturn a FIFA suspension ahead of the US-Belgium match backfires by galvanizing Belgium, who cruise to a knockout win while celebrating with national pride; the piece also highlights Belgium’s airline stunts and royal visits, and threads through Spain’s Catalan independence politics and broader Europe-wide World Cup fever.

via Politico|

#belgium #catalan-independence #royalty

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Catalan Ally's Refusal Forces Sánchez to Dodge Triple Parliamentary Defeat"

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez narrowly avoided a triple parliamentary defeat as his coalition government managed to secure approval for anti-inflationary measures and changes to judiciary and civil service management, but failed to pass an increase in unemployment benefits due to opposition from Catalan allies and far-left Podemos. The abstention of the pro-independence Catalan Junts party and the fragility of the government's majority underscored doubts about the stability of Sánchez's administration, with criticism mounting over his reliance on Junts and their demands.

via POLITICO Europe|

#catalan-independence #coalition-government #parliamentary-vote

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"Pedro Sánchez's Socialist Candidate Secures Crucial Votes for Spain's Parliament Control"

Francina Armengol, a socialist candidate, has been elected as the new president of the Spanish parliament after securing the backing of pro-Catalan independence parties. This victory gives the socialist government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez control over the parliament's main administrative body. The vote is seen as a practice run for an important investiture vote next month that will determine the formation of the government. The socialist party obtained support from the pro-Catalan independence party Junts in exchange for certain concessions.

via Euronews|

#catalan-independence #parliament #pedro-sanchez