A Spanish court has confirmed the dismissal of an arrest warrant for a former Catalan leader accused of involvement in the region’s 2017 independence push, marking a significant legal development in a long-running political dispute. The ruling follows years of legal proceedings and heightened tensions between Catalan separatist movements and the central government. Legal experts suggest the decision could influence ongoing debates over regional autonomy and judicial authority. Supporters and critics alike are closely watching how this move may reshape the political landscape in the coming months.


The court upholds a decision to lift an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont linked to the independence bid he led in 2017.