Was Spain's amnesty law condemned by 16 countries and the EU?
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Viral posts and media coverage claimed that 16 European countries had taken a stand criticising Spain's amnesty law. Others said the European Commission even labelled it a "democratic anomaly." Is this true?
Breakdown
- No joint condemnation of Spain's amnesty law by 16 countries or the EU occurred.
- Viral claims about a joint statement lack evidence and do not name any countries. 19s
- Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the EU Council confirm no such statement exists. 50s
- Claims that the EU called Spain's Attorney General system a 'democratic anomaly' are false. 1m 2s
- The European Commission's report only notes concerns from some parties, not official condemnation. 1m 36s