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Supreme Court Blocks Swift Amnesty for ‘Procés’ Leaders

The Supreme Court has applied amnesty to the malversación convictions of four Catalan leaders, clearing their remaining criminal consequences. The ruling follows a Constitutional Court decision rejecting the Supreme Court’s earlier interpretation. Separate procedural steps still affect Carles Puigdemont and two former officials.

Badajoz Court Draws Legal Line in David Sánchez Nepotism Case

The Badajoz court has clarified that nepotism and absenteeism, while ethically questionable, do not always constitute crimes. David Sánchez, brother of the Prime Minister, and Luis Carrero were sentenced to nine years’ disqualification from public office for administrative misconduct.