The top legal adviser to the European Union’s highest court has recommended upholding Spain’s controversial amnesty granted to Catalan separatist leaders involved in the 2017 independence bid. In a non-binding opinion released on Thursday, the advocate general of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) supported Madrid’s decision to pardon key figures who were convicted of sedition and other charges, a move seen as crucial to easing political tensions in the region. The ruling, expected in the coming months, could have significant implications for Spain’s ongoing efforts to reconcile with Catalonia’s separatist movement and for the broader European legal stance on political pardons.
EU Top Court Adviser Backs Spain’s Amnesty for Catalan Separatists
In a significant development, the advocate general of the European Court of Justice has recommended that Spain’s controversial amnesty law for Catalan separatist politicians should be upheld. The opinion, which carries considerable weight…
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Author : Olivia Williams
Publish date : 2025-11-13 23:11:00
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