Spanish judge revokes arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont

Spanish judge revokes arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont

Pablo Llarena, a judge at the Supreme Court of Spain, has officially approved the decision to revoke the international arrest warrant issued for former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont. This step was taken within the framework of the amnesty law adopted in the country.

In his ruling, Judge Llarena shared critical views regarding the position of the Constitutional Court, not hiding his dissatisfaction with the legal aspects of the process. He specifically emphasized that a balance is not maintained in certain approaches within the judicial system.

The decision in question has sparked widespread debate in Spain's political environment. Forces supporting Catalonia's independence have portrayed this judicial move as a major victory, calling it an important turning point in the long-running legal struggle.

Legal experts believe that the revocation of Puigdemont's arrest warrant removes the existing legal obstacles for his return to Spain. However, political polarization in the country and disagreements regarding the application of the amnesty law still persist.