a minute agoWill the former head of Catalonia be arrested? Brussels Makes Decision
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)The former Catalonian leader, Carles Puigdemont, and four former ministers have been acquitted on bail by an investigative court in Belgium. The judge said they could not leave the country without permission and should provide details about their accommodations. Former Catalonian president and his four ministers surrendered to the Belgian police following an arrest warrant issued by [...]
The judge said they could not leave the country without permission and should provide details about their accommodations.
The former Catalonian president and his four ministers surrendered to the Belgian police following an arrest warrant issued by one Spain.
Puigdemont fled to Belgium after Madrid established direct rule over Catalonia.
He has said he will not return to Spain unless a fair trial is guaranteed.
He and the four ministers in question are wanted in Spain to face charges of rebellion, unrest and misuse of public funds.
Catalonan officials are expected to again appear at the Belgian court within 15 days.
Belgium, on the other hand, has 60 days to return to Spain.
