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Added on the 07/07/2021 15:52:00 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia who fled Spain over his role in a failed 2017 independence bid for the wealthy region, returned to Spain on Thursday after seven years on the run. IMAGES
Exiled former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont leaves court in Italy after an extradition hearing. The extradition warrant was issued by Spain over his role in Catalonia's failed independence bid. IMAGES
Exiled former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont arrives at an Italian court where he is fighting an extradition warrant issued by Spain over his role in Catalonia's failed independence bid. IMAGES
Catalan president Pere Aragones and former regional leader Carles Puigdemont greet each other in Waterloo, Belgium, before holding a meeting. IMAGES
Ex-Catalan leader and current MEP Carles Puigdemont denounces a "political persecution" and sees "a dark day for the European Parliament" as MEPs voted to lift his parliamentary immunity. SOUNDBITE