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Spanish Court Ruling Expands Parliamentary Power

The Spanish Constitutional Court ruled that the Parliament can pass any law not explicitly banned by the Constitution, a decision that expands legislative power and could impact future governments.

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González Rejects Sánchez, Calls for Early Elections

Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González announced he will not vote for the PSOE if Pedro Sánchez runs for re-election, harshly criticizing the recently approved amnesty law as a "shame" and accusing Sánchez of mismanaging internal corruption cases.

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Spanish Court Rejects EU Consultation on Amnesty Law

The Spanish Constitutional Court rejected a request to consult the European Court of Justice regarding the amnesty law, with the progressive majority believing their decision will answer the ECJ's existing doubts and the conservative minority fearing potential ECJ overrule due to the law's political...

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Spanish Amnesty Deepens Political Divide, Faces EU Legal Challenge

The Spanish government passed an amnesty for Catalan separatists despite prior claims of unconstitutionality, creating deep divisions within the country and prompting a European Commission legal challenge.

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PP Rejects Amnesty Law Despite Constitutional Court Draft Ruling

Despite a Constitutional Court draft ruling validating the core of the amnesty law for Catalan separatists, the PP leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, insists it's unconstitutional, unethical, and politically corrupt, mobilizing supporters for a protest against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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Spanish Constitutional Court Rejects Challenges, Proceeds with Amnesty Law Debate

Despite challenges from judges, the PP, and the Senate, Spain's Constitutional Court will begin debating the amnesty law on June 10th, rejecting claims of procedural irregularities and maintaining its schedule; the president considers these actions as delaying tactics.

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Spanish Court Upholds Catalonia Amnesty Law, 6-4

The Spanish Constitutional Court ruled 6-4 that Spain's amnesty law, addressing the 2017 Catalan secession attempt, is constitutional, facilitating political normalization while partially striking down aspects related to equality and timeframe.

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Spanish Court Approves Amnesty Law, Prioritizing Social Cohesion

The Spanish Constitutional Court will approve the amnesty law this Thursday, upholding the Parliament's authority to legislate on amnesties while emphasizing the need for a demonstrable public purpose; this follows previous rulings on the 2017 Catalan independence movement.

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EU Challenges Spain's Amnesty Law as Self-Serving

The European Commission challenges Spain's amnesty law, deeming it a self-amnesty due to its rushed passage, lack of public consultation, and reliance on votes from beneficiaries, contradicting the Spanish government's claim of general interest.

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Spanish Constitutional Court to Uphold Amnesty Law for Catalan Independence

The Spanish Constitutional Court is set to uphold the constitutionality of the amnesty law for the Catalan independence process, rejecting the Popular Party's requests to suspend the debate and for the president to abstain, despite ongoing European Union legal proceedings and a 191-page opinion from...

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Spanish Court Upholds Legality of Catalan Amnesty Law

The Spanish Constitutional Court's draft ruling supports the legality of the amnesty law related to the 2017 Catalan independence events, stating it's constitutionally permissible if it addresses an extraordinary situation, serves the public interest, avoids arbitrariness, and respects fundamental r...

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Spanish Senate Seeks ECJ Ruling on Amnesty Law for Catalan Independence

The Spanish Senate requested the Constitutional Court to refer seven aspects of the amnesty law for the Catalan independence process to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) due to potential conflicts with EU law, including concerns about legal certainty, reclassification of embezzlement, and potentia...

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