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Government Faces Congressional Control Session After Resignation - Madrid

ERC spokesman in Congress, Gabriel Rufián, during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government faces today a new control session in Congress marked especially by the conviction and resignation of the State Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz. García Ortiz has been disqualified by the Supreme Court for revealing secrets against the partner of the president of the Community of Madrid. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (r), and the ERC spokesman in Congress, Gabriel Rufián (l), on his arrival to a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The government is again facing questions related to economic stability due to the lack of general budgets. In addition, non-legislative initiatives on rural teleworking and telematic control in cases of gender violence are presented. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sánchez Addresses Corruption and EU Matters in Plenary - Madrid

ERC spokesman in Congress, Gabriel Rufian, speaks during an extraordinary plenary session, at the Congress of Deputies, July 9, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Sánchez appears in an extraordinary plenary session to address pending issues such as the involvement of Santos Cerdán in the commissions scheme of Koldo García and José Luis Ábalos, the activities of the former socialist councilor Leire Díez seeking evidence against the UCO, and international issues such as the next Council of the European Union and the NATO Cover. Also, during the plenary session, he announces a package of measures against corruption to ensure the continuity of the legislature. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest At Congress of Deputies - Madrid

ERC spokesman in Congress, Gabriel Rufian (l), and Sumar deputy Enrique Santiago (r), during a pro-Palestinian rally in front of the Congress of Deputies, on May 20, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The StopArmsWithIsrael Campaign and the Solidarity Network Against the Occupation of Palestine (RESCOP) have organized a rally in front of the Congress of Deputies on the occasion of the vote on the consideration of the reform of Law 53/2007 on the control of foreign trade in defense and dual-use material. This Bill, registered by the parliamentary groups Podemos and Sumar, seeks that the arms embargo to states responsible for genocide ceases to be a political decision and becomes a legal obligation. The first case on which it would be applied would be Israel. After almost a year of deadlock, this Tuesday it will be decided whether the proposal will start its parliamentary procedure. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest At Congress of Deputies - Madrid

ERC spokesman in Congress, Gabriel Rufián (left), during a pro-Palestinian rally in front of the Congress of Deputies, on May 20, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The StopArmsWithIsrael Campaign and the Solidarity Network Against the Occupation of Palestine (RESCOP) have organized a rally in front of the Congress of Deputies on the occasion of the vote on the consideration of the reform of Law 53/2007 on the control of foreign trade in defense and dual-use material. This Bill, registered by the parliamentary groups Podemos and Sumar, seeks that the arms embargo to states responsible for genocide ceases to be a political decision and becomes a legal obligation. The first case on which it would be applied would be Israel. After almost a year of deadlock, this Tuesday it will be decided whether the proposal will start its parliamentary procedure. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez vs Deputy, First Face-Off Post DANA - Madrid

ERC spokesman in Congress, Gabriel Rufian, speaks during a plenary session at the Congress of Deputies, on November 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The president of the Executive and the president of the PP, face their first face to face after the DANA. In addition, the PP will 'accuse' the Government of the alleged cases of corruption of its party . Madrid, Spain on Novempber 27, 2024. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez vs Deputy, First Face-Off Post DANA - Madrid

ERC spokesman in Congress, Gabriel Rufian, speaks during a plenary session at the Congress of Deputies, on November 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The president of the Executive and the president of the PP, face their first face to face after the DANA. In addition, the PP will 'accuse' the Government of the alleged cases of corruption of its party . Madrid, Spain on Novempber 27, 2024. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez vs Deputy, First Face-Off Post DANA - Madrid

The ERC spokesman in Congress, Gabriel Rufian, after speaking during a plenary session, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The President of the Executive and the President of the PP, face their first face to face after the DANA. In addition, the PP will 'accuse' the Government of the alleged cases of corruption of its party . Madrid, Spain on Novempber 27, 2024. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FEMEN Protests In The Senate - Madrid

Two activists during a FEMEN action during a plenary session in the Senate, on November 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). FEMEN has carried out this action on the occasion of the celebration of the summit 'For freedom and the culture of life in the Senate' next December. Today, the Socialist Group in the Upper House has registered a motion together with BNG, ERC, EH Bildu, Izquierda Confederal and PNV, which will be debated and voted in the Equality Commission, urging the Senate Bureau to withdraw the authorization for the celebration of the international summit against abortion. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESSC.OM

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FEMEN Protests In The Senate - Madrid

Two activists during a FEMEN action during a plenary session in the Senate, on November 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). FEMEN has carried out this action on the occasion of the celebration of the summit 'For freedom and the culture of life in the Senate' next December. Today, the Socialist Group in the Upper House has registered a motion together with BNG, ERC, EH Bildu, Izquierda Confederal and PNV, which will be debated and voted in the Equality Commission, urging the Senate Bureau to withdraw the authorization for the celebration of the international summit against abortion. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESSC.OM

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FEMEN Protests In The Senate - Madrid

Two activists during a FEMEN action during a plenary session in the Senate, on November 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). FEMEN has carried out this action on the occasion of the celebration of the summit 'For freedom and the culture of life in the Senate' next December. Today, the Socialist Group in the Upper House has registered a motion together with BNG, ERC, EH Bildu, Izquierda Confederal and PNV, which will be debated and voted in the Equality Commission, urging the Senate Bureau to withdraw the authorization for the celebration of the international summit against abortion. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESSC.OM

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FEMEN Protests In The Senate - Madrid

An activist during a FEMEN action during a plenary session in the Senate, on November 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). FEMEN has carried out this action on the occasion of the celebration of the summit 'For the freedom and culture of life in the Senate' next December. Today, the Socialist Group in the Upper House has registered a motion together with BNG, ERC, EH Bildu, Izquierda Confederal and PNV, which will be debated and voted in the Equality Commission, urging the Senate Bureau to withdraw the authorization for the celebration of the international summit against abortion. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESSC.OM

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FEMEN Protests In The Senate - Madrid

Two activists during a FEMEN action during a plenary session in the Senate, on November 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). FEMEN has carried out this action on the occasion of the celebration of the summit 'For freedom and the culture of life in the Senate' next December. Today, the Socialist Group in the Upper House has registered a motion together with BNG, ERC, EH Bildu, Izquierda Confederal and PNV, which will be debated and voted in the Equality Commission, urging the Senate Bureau to withdraw the authorization for the celebration of the international summit against abortion. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESSC.OM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The president of the Parliament of Catalonia, Josep Rull (c) and the former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Arthur Mas (d), during a march to the Parliament of Catalonia, after an act of welcome to Puigdemont organized by pro-independence entities at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The president of the Parliament of Catalonia, Josep Rull (c) and the former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Arthur Mas (d), during a march to the Parliament of Catalonia, after an act of welcome to Puigdemont organized by pro-independence entities at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont applauds during a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the attendance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont applauds during a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the attendance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks during a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the attendance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Carles Puigdemont arrives to intervene in a welcome act organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont arrives at a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the attendance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Hundreds of people with Estelada flags during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Several people during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

The former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Carles Puigdemont speaks in a welcome rally organized by pro-independence organizations at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said rally has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to then participate in the plenary session of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost seven years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with an arrest warrant. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Several people with photos with Puigdemont's face during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Hundreds of people with Estelada flags during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont Returns To Barcelona

Dozens of people during a rally to receive the former president of the Generalitat Carles Puigdemont at Passeig Lluís Companys, on August 8, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Said concentration has been called by pro-independence entities, with the assistance of Junts, ERC, CUP, ANC, Òmnium Cultural, CDR and Associació de Municipis per la Independència (AMI). Puigdemont plans to attend this welcoming act to later participate in the plenary of investiture of the leader of the PSC, almost 7 years after settling in Belgium due to the judicial consequences of the 'procés', and with a warrant of arrest. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, during a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, during a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, during a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC deputy Ruben Wagensberg (1l), who was also in Switzerland accused of Tsunami Democratic and ERC secretary general Marta Rovira (c), during a speech after the ERC National Consell, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, during a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, arrives to a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, during a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, arrives to a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, arrives at a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, during a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, during a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, applauds during a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, applauds during a speech after the ERC National Council, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, during a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, arrives at a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, arrives at a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, arrives at a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, arrives at a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalan Separatist Leader Marta Rovira Returns To Spain - Barcelona

ERC secretary general, Marta Rovira, arrives at a press conference after the ERC executive, at the party's headquarters, on July 12, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Catalan separatist leader Marta Rovira returned to Spain on Friday, after six years of self-exile in Switzerland. She was able to return without being arrested after the government passed an amnesty bill and a court shelved a case related to protests outside the Barcelona airport in 2019. The amnesty bill pardoned her for the charge of disobedience for her role in the failed 2017 independence push for Catalonia to break from Spain. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Congress Opening Ceremony - Madrid

King Felipe VI observes the parade as he leaves the Solemn Opening Session of the Cortes Generales of the XV Legislature, at the Congress of Deputies, on November 29, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The King opens today the fifteenth legislature in a solemn plenary session that brings together deputies and senators in Congress with the announced absence of Esquerra Republicana (ERC), Bildu and the Bloque Nacionalista Gallego. Felipe VI pronounces in this session the first political speech after the presentation of the amnesty law rejected by PP and Vox and after the pacts that the PSOE signed with ERC and Junts. The Solemn Opening of the legislature is held four months after the general elections of July 23, in which the current deputies and senators were elected. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM