How the EU Helped Puigdemont Evade Spanish Justice Juan Ángel Soto August 20, 2024 The Catalan separatist’s evasion of the law makes a mockery of the EU’s claim to uphold sovereignty and solidarity
“National Embarrassment”: Catalan Separatist Leader Evades Arrest and Flees to Belgium Nick Hallett August 9, 2024 Police face accusations of being complicit in helping smuggle Carles Puigdemont out of the country.
Spain: Fugitive Catalan Leader’s Return Sparks National Outrage Nick Hallett August 8, 2024 Police face questions over how Carles Puigdemont was allowed to address a large crowd before going into hiding.
Catalonia: Separatist Leader’s Return Threatens Spanish Government Bridget Ryder August 7, 2024 A Catalan party has threatened to withdraw its support for the Socialist government if its leader is arrested.
Spain: Crunch Week As Catalonia Tries To Form New Government Bridget Ryder August 6, 2024 Fugitive ex-president Carles Puigdemont, facing arrest threat, vows to return to parliament.
“Russia has supported Catalonian separatism to stir up the hornet’s nest”: An Interview with David Alandete Álvaro Peñas July 19, 2024 In Russia, the state does not fight organised crime. Instead part of the state controls organised crime.
Puigdemont Appeals Spanish Court Ruling Denying Amnesty Bridget Ryder July 9, 2024 The exiled separatist leader is facing an uphill battle to return to Spain.
Puigdemont Denied Amnesty Bridget Ryder July 3, 2024 Spain’s Supreme Court ruled that the separatist leader’s crimes of embezzlement could not be pardoned.
Spain: Amnesty for Embezzlement and Attacks on Police Bridget Ryder June 27, 2024 First beneficiaries of withdrawn criminal sanctions will be those who helped Carles Puigdemont flee Spanish justice.
Spanish Judge Seeks Treason Charges Against Catalan Separatist Chief Bridget Ryder June 24, 2024 The investigation has found strong evidence that Russia helped finance Puigdemont’s 2017 independence bid.
