21 Jul, 19:36··

Puigdemont Sues Spain Before European Commission

El País

Carles Puigdemont and other Catalan officials have complained to the European Commission. They say Spain isn't following EU rules. This follows a court ruling about the Catalan amnesty.

Oriol Puigdemont filed the complaint with the European Commission. Other Catalan leaders also signed the complaint. The complaint focuses on the delay in applying the amnesty agreement. It accuses the Tribunal de Cuenta, a Spanish court, of going against a previous ruling. The group is seeking compensation from Spain due to this delay.

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Highlights

Complaint Filed with EU

Carles Puigdemont and others have complained to the European Commission.

Commission Received Complaint

The European Commission confirmed it received Puigdemont’s complaint.

EU Courts Handle Ruling

The European Court of Justice’s ruling is for courts to implement.

Amnesty Not Applied

Puigdemont claims Spain is not applying the amnesty agreement.

Demand for Compensation

Puigdemont’s lawyer is seeking financial compensation from Spain.

Timeline

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