Puigdemont urges European leaders to speak up for Catalan separatists

Ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has criticised the passivity of European politicians in denouncing the prosecution of dismissed secessionist officials.

In an interview in Brussels with Catalan public radio, the separatist leader said there is an "absolute disconnect between the interests of the people and the European elites" and that Catalonia's problem is an "issue of human rights that requires maximum attention".