Minister of Justice, Felix Bolañosnotes that the return of Carles Puigdemont, former president of Catalonia and leader of the Junz party, to Spain is “not a matter that depends on the government at all”, but he sees the European Union’s attorney general’s support as “a very important step towards the final validation of the amnesty law”.
In a statement to the media this Friday before appearing before Parliament’s Judiciary Committee, Bolaños called the approval of the pardon by the European Union Attorney General “a very important step in the final validation of the amnesty law for all purposes.”
However, regarding Mr. Puigdemont’s return, he Arrest warrant under consideration in Spain It is decided by the Supreme Court and also awaits the decision of the Court of Guarantees, but is not dependent on the executive branch.
Bolaños called for waiting for the CJEU ruling and recommended the PP “Read before you form an opinion and think before you speak.” “That way they can avoid the embarrassment they had to face yesterday for expressing an opinion so different from that of the Lord Chancellor of the Court of Justice.”
He argued that the amnesty law was enacted to guarantee coexistence in Catalonia and had therefore created “the greatest crisis that our country has ever experienced.” From a constitutional perspective But sociability has also been decisively overcome in Catalonia. ”
“I believe that the purpose of this law has already been achieved. Political, social and institutional normalization in Catalonia is a fact And that is the success of the amnesty law, which will only be recognized over time,” he stressed.
Bolaños’ reforms will take effect in 2028
Concerning the position of the Jantz Government, which this Thursday acknowledged by abstention that the PP amendment to remove the final cessation date of nuclear power plant activities failed, Mr. Bolaños insisted that the hallmark of the Government is dialogue. “We have to talk, we have to negotiate with all parliamentary groups. with Jantz and other parliamentary groups. We will carry out the initiative,” he said.
Regarding, Trial against state attorney generalBolaños appeared in court for sentencing this Thursday and said, “Now is the time to trust in justice, trust in the second court, and have a little patience to know the verdict.”
Later, at the Congressional Judiciary Committee, Mr. Bolaños explained the new criminal procedure law as follows: It will come into effect from “January 1, 2028” Addressing criticism that this is a reform aimed at halting investigations that affect the PSOE’s environment, he stressed that it “affects cases that have been opened from that date and does not affect ongoing proceedings.”
With this appearance, he also emphasized the need for the following: Limit the scope of general blame Because “far-right organizations are misusing public condemnation to persecute progressive politicians and their families.”
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