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Catalonia's former rebel president can return to Spain, court rules

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Briefings

A Spanish court ruled on October 19, 2026, to lift an arrest warrant against Carles Puigdemont, the former rebel president who led the independence bid in 2017. This decision allows him to return to Spain, marking a significant legal resolution for the case. The ruling specifically addresses the warrant linked to his 2017 independence campaign, which was the central focus of the legal proceedings.

Key points

• The court lifted an arrest warrant against Carles Puigdemont on October 19, 2026, allowing him to return to Spain.
• The ruling specifically addressed the warrant linked to his 2017 independence bid, which was the central focus of the legal proceedings.

Context

This legal resolution follows a period of intense scrutiny regarding Carles Puigdemont's role in the Catalan independence movement. The court's decision provides a clear outcome for the ongoing legal battles surrounding his activities.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single court ruling from October 2026. No prior details about the arrest warrant, the specific charges, or the timeline of the legal proceedings are provided in the source.

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