Puigdemont, más cerca de regresar a España tras el aval de los tribunales a la amnistía

Carles Puigdemont, the former President of Catalonia, is closer to returning to Spain as the Constitutional Court's approval of the controversial amnesty law for corruption-related crimes weighs heavily on several of his former officials, including the ex-president himself. The decision came shortly after the General Election campaign was announced for November 29 by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

The Constitutional Court, following a meeting with the pro-governing sector, endorsed the application of the amnesty law, which has been in place since mid-2024. However, its application to corruption-related crimes was a recent adjustment by the European Court of Justice in July. The Constitutional Court's decision on Llarena's detention order is provisional and awaits the court's judgment on the broader implications of its ruling.

Puigdemont's return could potentially impact the political landscape as Junts, his former political party, faces a significant challenge. Recent polls show a steep decline in its standing, partly due to the rise of the far-right independentist party Aliança Catalana. If Puigdemont were to return, he would need to revitalise the party's fortunes as Catalan independence is no longer a top priority for many Catalans, according to the latest polls.