Carles Puigdemont

Carles Puigdemont Can Return to Spain After Arrest Warrant Is Lifted

A Spanish judge has lifted the arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont.

Judge demands explanation after disappearance

After the speech at the regional parliament, Catalonia's former separatist leader vanished without a trace – despite extensive searches by the police. A Spanish judge wants answers about the disappearance. The former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont announced himself that he was back in exile in Belgium.

Police officer suspected of helping Puigdemont escape

Catalonia's former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has been met by a jubilant crowd in Barcelona as he has now returned to Spain. But when a session in the regional parliament later began, he was gone. Now, two police officers are suspected of having helped him escape.

The Separatist Leader Defies Arrest Warrant

The former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has promised to participate in person in Barcelona at the vote for Catalonia's regional leader. This despite the fact that he is still wanted and risks being arrested as soon as he sets foot in Spain.

No Amnesty for Spanish Separatist