PP Downplays EU Amnesty Ruling as Court Waits Until October

The PP considers the amnesty issue politically 'amortized' and expects the upcoming EU court ruling to have little impact, while the Constitutional Court plans to delay its decision on key amnesty cases until October, aligning with political calculations in a shifting landscape.

What's at Stake

The European Court of Justice (TJUE) will rule on July 16 on the legality of Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists, addressing questions from the Court of Auditors and the National Audience on financial risks and terrorism allegations Source: ABC.es. The ruling is widely expected to uphold the law, consistent with the opinion of Advocate General Dean Spielmann, who argued it does not harm EU financial interests Source: El Confidencial. Following this, the Constitutional Court will decide on the amnesty's application to Carles Puigdemont and others convicted of embezzlement, though sources indicate this will not occur until October, partly due to deliberate timing Source: El Confidencial.

Political Calculations

The PP acknowledges that the amnesty has lost its political bite, as corruption scandals now dominate the opposition's focus Source: ABC.es. The party will not make the TJUE ruling a major campaign issue. Meanwhile, the delay in the Constitutional Court's decision suits the government, as relations between the PSOE and Junts have soured, and bringing Puigdemont back is no longer a priority Source: El Confidencial.

• Key facts: The PP's internal polls indicate amnesty fatigue, while the government avoids immediate decisions on Puigdemont's return .