Catalan MEPs who have just lost their EP parliamentary immunity holding presser now.
Nice historical reference from @ClaraPonsati on Spanish extradition attempts: “Spanish armadas have a tendency to have problems in Flanders”
(Lest we forget, Belgium used to be part of Spain).
Nice historical reference from @ClaraPonsati on Spanish extradition attempts: “Spanish armadas have a tendency to have problems in Flanders”
(Lest we forget, Belgium used to be part of Spain).
#Puigdemont says he will appeal the European Parliament’s vote with the European Court of Justice, on procedural grounds.
The key question is whether the loss of immunity will change the rulings of Belgian courts who have so far denied Spain’s extradition requests.
The key question is whether the loss of immunity will change the rulings of Belgian courts who have so far denied Spain’s extradition requests.
More context and background on this case here, with the wider implications for #Catalonia's place in the European Union.
https://twitter.com/AdamHolesch/status/1369237448778280963?s=20
(BTW on the historical reference, in fact the main reason Belgium exists (among several) is that the Spanish *were* successful in recapturing Flanders & Brabant in the 80 Years War, and reimposing Catholicism on Flemish cities.
So I'm not sure that's the best reference to use!)
So I'm not sure that's the best reference to use!)
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