The Latest Breaking News from Carles Puigdemont

Spain's Socialist PM Pedro Sanchez aims to defeat separatists in Catalan vote

Polling closed in the election in Spain's wealthy northeastern region of Catalonia on Sunday, when more than 5.7 million voters were eligible to vote in a contest that will have reverberations throughout Spanish politics.

France 24 · May 12, 2024

Catalan election gives voters chance to leave ‘lost decade’, says Salvador Illa

Socialist frontrunner says region ready to unite, rather than focus on divisive politics that has plunged country into crisis

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

In France, Puigdemont Rallies Separatists Ahead Of Catalan Vote

"Puigdemont, president!" The president should be allowed to go where he needs to go, to Catalonia, which is why it's very important that we're here," explained Angels Lores, a 58-year-old teacher who refers to Puigdemont as if he were still regional leader.

International Business Times · May 7, 2024

Spanish lawmakers pass controversial amnesty bill for Catalan separatists

Spain’s Parliament approved on Thursday a controversial amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes — both proven and alleged — committed by Catalan separatists during a chaotic attempt to hold an independence referendum in the region six years ago.

France 24 · Mar 14, 2024

Spain MPs Pass Amnesty Law For Catalan Separatists

Spanish MPs on Thursday approved an amnesty law for Catalan separatists with their figurehead Carles Puigdemont already mulling his return after years of self-imposed exile to avoid prosecution over the 2017 independence bid.

International Business Times · Mar 14, 2024

Spanish congress passes amnesty law for Catalan separatists

Passing of bill will come as relief for PM Pedro Sánchez, who has gambled his political future on the concession

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024

Spain's Parliament To Vote On Controversial Amnesty Bill

Spain's Parliament debates amnesty bill for Catalan separatists over 2017 independence referendum, stirring national controversy.

Top News · Mar 14, 2024

Spain Opens 'Street Terrorism' Probe Into Catalan Separatist Leader

Spain's top court said on Thursday it was opening an investigation into Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont on "terrorism" charges over protests linked to Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid.

International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024

Spain Conservative Leader In Dock As Galicia Holds Election

Spain's northwestern Galicia region votes Sunday in a tight election that could see the country's opposition conservative party lose control of its traditional stronghold in a blow for its leader.

International Business Times · Feb 18, 2024

Spain’s PP leader shocks party by backing conditional pardon for Carles Puigdemont

U-turn ‘stupefies’ conservative party, which has condemned amnesty for those involved in Catalan independence push

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024