Spain's parliament approved an amnesty for Catalan separatists involved in the unsuccessful 2017 secession bid. The bill's contentious move received backlash from conservatives and far-right groups but may allow fugitive former Catalan regional president Carles Puigdemont to return home without punishment.
The left-wing coalition government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, passed the law in collaboration with Catalan separatist parties. The amnesty, although facing legal challenges, has been supported by the Council of Europe while being criticized for favoring certain citizens.
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