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EU Parliament strips Puigdemont of immunity

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EU Parliament strips Puigdemont of immunity

EU Parliament strips Puigdemont of immunity

The European Parliament has voted to waive the immunity of Catalonia's former regional head of government and two other separatist lawmakers, taking them a step closer to extradition to Spain, where they are charged with sedition.

Lauren Anthony reports.


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