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Puigdemont during his last visit to Spain

Video. EU court paves way for Puigdemont amnesty by backing Spanish law

Updated: 16/07/2026 - 11:36 GMT+2

The ECJ backs Spain’s amnesty law, saying it breaches neither EU nor anti-terror rules, although Puigdemont's arrest warrant stands until the Constitutional Court decides on his appeal.

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