The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Spain's amnesty law is compatible with European Union law, rejecting claims that the legislation violates the bloc's legal framework.
The ruling follows legal challenges against the law, which was introduced to grant amnesty to individuals involved in the Catalonia independence movement and related legal proceedings.
The court found that, based on the information before it, the legislation does not conflict with EU law or undermine the Union's principles of justice, the rule of law, or the protection of fundamental rights.
Spain's government welcomed the decision, describing it as confirmation that the amnesty law is legally valid and an important step toward easing political tensions and promoting national reconciliation.
However, opposition parties and some legal experts continue to criticize the legislation, arguing that it grants preferential treatment to certain individuals and could weaken public confidence in the judicial system.
The ruling is expected to have significant political and legal implications in Spain, where the amnesty law has remained one of the country's most controversial issues since its introduction.