Puigdemont

Self-exiled Catalan leader Puigdemont delays return to Spain

The long legal drama surrounding Carles Puigdemont, who charted his region's failed attempt to break away from Spain, has come to an end after his arrest warrant was canceled.

Oct 7, 2026 · byCourthouse News

Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant lifted

Spain's Constitutional Court ruled an amnesty law for Catalan separatists applied to the politician.

Oct 6, 2026 · byAl Jazeera

Spain court lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant, clearing way for his return home ahead of November elections

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont fled Spain in 2017 after launching an independence bid. The court's decision means he can return home without fear of arrest after almost a decade in exile.

Oct 6, 2026 · byDeutsche Welle

Spanish judge lifts arrest warrant for former Catalan leader Puigdemont, opening door to his return

The former regional president has lived abroad since Catalonia's unilateral declaration of independence in 2017, and left the country without being detained after a brief public appearance in Barcelona in 2024.

Oct 6, 2026 · byEuronews

Court ruling clears key hurdle for separatist leader Puigdemont's return to Spain

Spain's Supreme Court refuses to apply amnesty to Catalan leader Puigdemont

Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium to avoid detention after the referendum and is still the target of an arrest warrant, has been accused of misusing public money to organise the 2017 independence referendum.

Sep 15, 2026 · byEuronews