US EditionSpain launches terrorism case against former Catalonia president Puigdemont
- Spain's Supreme Court is investigating Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont on 'terrorism' charges related to protests in 2017.
- Puigdemont is already wanted in Spain for his role in the secession bid and needs European Parliament permission to be questioned.
- The court's decision impacts Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, as it complicates his government's relationship with Puigdemont's separatist party.
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Spain's highest court is investigating the former Catalan president on suspicion of terrorism. This is also causing trouble for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spain’s Supreme Court initiates terrorism investigation against Puigdemont
Spain’s Supreme Court is investigating former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, who has been on the run since Catalonia’s 2017 secession attempt, in relation to terrorism, a move that puts extra pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who relies on the separatist’s support to stay in power.
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Spain launches investigation into former Catalonia leader Puigdemont
Spain's top court has opened a terrorism investigation into Puigdemont over protests linked to the region's failed independence referendum in 2017.Former president of Catalonia and separatist chief Carles Puigdemont and MP Ruben Wagensberg are being investigated by the Spanish Supreme Court for alleged 'terrorism crimes connected to the events scrutinized in the 'Democratic Tsunami' case,' according to a statement released by the court.
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