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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: EU Court Backs Catalan Amnesty Law In Win For Sánchez And Puigdemont
Caption: EU Court Backs Catalan Amnesty Law In Win For Sánchez And Puigdemont. The European Union's top court has ruled that Spain's controversial Catalan amnesty law does not breach key EU legislation. The decision is a major victory for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont. Judges rejected claims that the 2017 Catalan independence referendum harmed the EU's financial interests through the misuse of public funds. The court also ruled that the amnesty law does not violate EU anti-terrorism legislation and supports its aim of promoting reconciliation. Puigdemont still faces a separate Supreme Court case in Spain over alleged embezzlement, although he has appealed the court's refusal to grant him amnesty. Sánchez introduced the amnesty as part of a political deal to secure parliamentary support after the 2023 general election. Spain’s government welcomed the ruling, saying it reinforces the legality of the law and advances national reconciliation. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Spain,Pedro Sánchez,Carles Puigdemont,Catalonia,European Union,Court of Justice of the European Union,amnesty law,independence,politics,ruling,Catalan separatists,European court
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