Controversial Amnesty Law for Catalan Separatists in Spain

Spain's Parliament passed a controversial amnesty law for Catalan separatists involved in a failed 2017 secession bid, despite legal challenges and questions on constitutionality. The amnesty is seen as key for reducing tensions in Catalonia but sparked heated debates and protests in Madrid. The law was a political necessity for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who needed separatist support to form a new government. The amnesty covers crimes related to the separatist movement between 2011 and 2023.