Spanish Court Approves Amnesty Law, But Puigdemont's Fate Remains Uncertain

Spain's Constitutional Court approves the majority of the Amnesty Law, leaving the future of Carles Puigdemont uncertain. The ruling, announced on June 2nd, 2025, largely validates the law aimed at pardoning individuals involved in the 2017 Catalan independence movement. However, a key omission is the lack of consideration for the embezzlement charges against Puigdemont, leaving his legal status and potential return to Spain unresolved. Reactions from the public are mixed, with some celebrating the court's decision and others expressing concern over the unaddressed embezzlement charges. "The fact that they didn't address the embezzlement is a huge problem," said one protester outside the court. The Constitutional Court's decision is a significant development in the ongoing political tensions between Catalonia and the Spanish government. The next steps in the process will likely involve further legal challenges and political maneuvering. The omission of embezzlement in the ruling throws a major wrench into the process, and the future remains uncertain.