EU Ruling Won't Immediately Resolve Puigdemont's Exile
Carles Puigdemont visited Belgium to hope for a ruling. The European Court of Justice will not let him return to Spain right now. He thinks his return to Catalonia will be delayed.
Carles Puigdemont went to Waterloo, Belgium, to ask the European Court of Justice for help. The court is looking at a pardon for him. This pardon will not allow him to go back to Spain immediately. Puigdemont has been in exile since the 2017 independence referendum. He expects more problems with the Spanish Supreme Court.
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Highlights
ECJ Ruling on Amnesty
The European Court of Justice is considering a pardon for Oriol Puigdemont.
No Immediate Return
The ruling will not immediately allow Puigdemont's return to Spain.
Judicial Setbacks Anticipated
Carles Puigdemont expects further setbacks from the Supreme Court.
Visit in Waterloo
Carles Puigdemont visited a house in Waterloo, Belgium.
Ongoing Legal Issue
The legal issue relates to Puigdemont’s exile after 2017.