The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Spain’s amnesty law does not conflict with European Union norms. This decision dismisses claims that the law undermines the EU’s financial interests or violates community law regarding terrorism. The ruling effectively clears a legal hurdle for the return of Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan president who fled Spain following the 2017 independence referendum. Spain’s government welcomed the decision as a confirmation of the law's legitimacy. Opponents of the amnesty, however, argue it represents a politically motivated concession to separatist parties. The ECJ’s judgement focuses on procedural compliance and does not assess the political implications of the amnesty. This ruling allows the Spanish parliament to proceed with implementing the amnesty law as originally intended.