Posted 2/12/2024, 2:54:00 PM
Feijóo Sparks Controversy By Entertaining Pardon for Puigdemont, Risking Nationalist Votes Before Galicia Election
- PP leader Feijóo surprised many by supporting conditional pardon for former Catalan president Puigdemont
- Feijóo later qualified remarks, but opening door to possible future pardon angered many in PP
- Comes amid worries of PP losing votes to nationalists in Galicia election on Sunday
- Some think Feijóo trying to limit damage from veiled threat by Puigdemont to reveal past talks
- Others see it as Feijóo trying to improve ties to Catalonia with eye on future elections needing their support