
EU Rankled by Spain’s Political Blockade of Its Judiciary
The conclusion of the judicial-political stand-off remains to be seen, but the Spanish courts appear unmoved by scolding from the EU.
The conclusion of the judicial-political stand-off remains to be seen, but the Spanish courts appear unmoved by scolding from the EU.
Oukabir is also now appealing his sentence based on the ‘Atristain Doctrine.’ As in the cases of the ETA members, information key to his conviction was obtained from him while ‘incommunicado.’
Russia eventually took the lead and effectively left the Council. In the statement announcing their decision, Russian authorities emphasised the forced nature of their departure.