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Spain Lifts Puigdemont Arrest Warrant, Clearing Way for His Return

After nine years abroad, the Catalan separatist leader can return without fear of arrest, with Spain approaching a November general election and his plans still unclear.

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Key moments · 4

Constitutional Court rules amnesty law applies to Puigdemont

Al Jazeera ↗

Supreme Court cancels arrest warrant, opening route home

The New York Times ↗

Puigdemont welcomes amnesty after nine years of exile

Euronews ↗

Return plans remain vague despite removal of arrest risk

Il Post ↗

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  1. Cosa farà ora Carles Puigdemont?
    Il Post
  2. Puigdemont welcomes Spain's amnesty but warns it is not the solution for Catalonia
    Euronews

18 articles

  1. Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont to return home after warrant lifted
    Al Jazeera
  2. Exiled Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont cleared to return to Spain
    Arab News
  3. Spain Cancels Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont, Catalan Separatist Leader
    The New York Times
  4. Catalaanse separatistenleider mag tien jaar na referendum terug naar Spanje
    nu.nl
  5. Puigdemont può tornare in Spagna, la Corte revoca l'arresto: scatta il 'fattore Catalogna' sulle elezioni
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop