Breaking news of the political current events, live | Junqueras, after the application of the amnesty: “The repression was brutal and unnecessary, they did it because they were afraid of us”
The Government welcomes the enforcement of the law against those convicted for the ‘procés’. Feijóo confirms negotiations with Abascal for the lists for the Upper Chamber: “It would be a mistake to facilitate sanchismo gaining control”.
Oriol Junqueras, former Deputy President of the Generalitat, has welcomed the Supreme Court's application of the amnesty law. The court's decision shows that the repression was unjust, Junqueras said, adding that he believes it occurred because those in power have and continue to fear him and others. Spanish Government spokesperson Elma Saiz stated that the amnesty law is fully constitutional and its application is to be celebrated.
The Council of Ministers has approved a package of social measures, including a 45 million euro investment to create 2,000 new university residence places in several regions. Meanwhile, PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has confirmed that his party is negotiating with Vox to prevent them from running in the upper chamber elections on 29 November.
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