The political situation in Spain has been the subject of heated discussions in recent days. Indeed, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is negotiating an amnesty law for Catalan separatists in exchange for remaining in power. This decision sparked strong reactions from the opposition and part of the judiciary.
The amnesty bill aims to absolve Catalan separatists prosecuted by the Spanish courts for their role in the aborted attempt at secession of Catalonia in 2017. This measure is a request from deputies of the Catalan independence parties, whose support is crucial for Pedro Sanchez in order to obtain the confidence of Parliament and remain in power.
However, this amnesty law is very controversial. The right-wing opposition accuses the Prime Minister of wanting to abolish the rule of law in Spain and of being corrupt by accepting this measure to stay in power. In addition, part of the judiciary also criticizes this initiative, believing that it could degrade the rule of law.
This tense political situation also gave rise to demonstrations. Thousands of people gathered in front of the Socialist Party headquarters in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia to express their opposition to the amnesty of Catalan separatists. Tear gas was even used to disperse demonstrators in Madrid.
Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan president, who is already the target of an investigation by the Spanish justice system, denounced this initiative, describing the justice system as a “permanent coup d’état” and accusing the Spanish state of repression. The tension between supporters of Catalan independence and the Spanish government therefore seems to be intensifying.
It is important to emphasize that this amnesty law has yet to be voted on by Parliament, and its adoption is therefore not yet guaranteed. The political future of Spain therefore remains uncertain, with important issues linked to the Catalan region and the stability of the rule of law. To be continued.