Spain's Supreme Court Denies Amnesty for Catalan Leader Puigdemont

Court's decision upholds embezzlement charges, impacting Spain's political landscape and EU financial interests.

Carles Puigdemont remains subject to an arrest warrant over misuse of public funds during Catalonia's 2017 independence referendum.
The court ruled that the new amnesty law does not cover embezzlement cases involving personal gain or EU financial interests.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's coalition faces instability as the ruling may affect support from separatist parties.
Puigdemont and fellow leaders plan to appeal the decision before Spain's Constitutional Court.
The ruling has intensified divisions within Spain, drawing criticism from Catalan leaders and opposition from right-wing factions.