Why Spain is reducing jail time for some ETA terrorists
Briefly

The recent legal reform in Spain, which reduces jail time for former ETA members, highlights tensions between national justice and EU integration concerning criminal records.
The unintended approval of this law by the opposition Partido Popular sheds light on the complexities of legislative processes in Spain and the broader implications for national security.
Many ETA prisoners can now have their sentences reduced due to time served in other EU member states, reflecting Spain's compliance with European guidelines on criminal records.
The importance of criminal record exchanges across EU nations is emphasized by the 2014 law modification, which aims to harmonize EU judicial processes and reduce discrepancies.
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