The Spanish Supreme Court has closed the terrorism investigation against former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont in the ‘Tsunami’ case, citing a procedural error by the investigating judge. This decision removes a significant legal obstacle to Puigdemont’s potential return to Spain, although he still faces charges of embezzlement and high treason, which are not covered by the recently passed amnesty law.The closure of the terrorism case comes as the Spanish government, represented by spokesperson Pilar Alegría, maintains that the amnesty law is being applied normally. Alegría stated, ‘The law of amnesty is opening up, it is being applied, and it will be applied with total normality,’ emphasizing that any differences in interpretation would be resolved by the Constitutional Court.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the application of the amnesty law to other leaders of the Catalan independence movement, including Jordi Sànchez, Jordi Cuixart, Carme Forcadell, Josep Rull, and Joaquim Forn. The court will consider whether to erase their criminal records for charges of public disorder, while it has previously rejected amnesty for those convicted of embezzlement.These developments highlight the ongoing legal and political complexities surrounding the Catalan independence movement and the Spanish government’s efforts to address the issue through the amnesty law. As the situation continues to evolve, the decisions made by the courts and the government’s stance on the application of the amnesty law will likely have significant implications for the future of Spanish politics and the resolution of the Catalan independence conflict.
Key points
- The Spanish Supreme Court has closed the terrorism investigation against Carles Puigdemont due to a procedural error.
- Puigdemont still faces charges of embezzlement and high treason, which are not covered by the amnesty law.
- The Spanish government maintains that the amnesty law is being applied normally, despite ongoing legal proceedings.
- The Supreme Court will soon consider applying amnesty to other Catalan independence leaders.
Contradictions👾While the government claims the amnesty law is being applied normally, there are ongoing legal proceedings and debates about its scope and application to various cases.
