Justice · Madrid, Spain · October 19, 2026

Spanish court clears way for Puigdemont to return to Spain

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 19, 10:06 AM ET

A court upheld lifting the arrest warrant against former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont over the 2017 independence bid, allowing him to return.

Why it matters

His return could reshape Catalan and Spanish politics.

Background

Puigdemont fled Spain after leading a 2017 independence referendum declared illegal by Spanish courts. An amnesty law later sought to close those cases.

Sources

• BBC News ↗Oct 19, 10:06 AM ET

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