German prosecutors ask court to extradite Carles Puigdemont to Spain

Mr Puigdemont was detained in Germany on March 25 as he attempted to drive from Finland to Belgium, where he currently resides.

German prosecutors ask court to extradite Carles Puigdemont to Spain
Tue, 03 Apr, 2018 - 13:10

Prosecutors in Germany are seeking the extradition of former Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont to Spain, where he could face trial for his role in organising an independence referendum.

Mr Puigdemont was detained in Germany on March 25 as he attempted to drive from Finland to Belgium, where he currently resides.

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