Spanish Socialists Reach Deal with Catalan Junts for Government Support, Raising Rule of Law Concerns and Amnesty Law Questions

Spain's Socialists have reached a deal with the Catalan separatist Junts party for government support, according to Spanish television TVE and a source close to the negotiations. The deal has raised concerns about the rule of law and has prompted European Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders to ask for details about a possible amnesty law under consideration in Spain. The amnesty law, if it involves amnesties for separatist activists, could draw strong criticism. The deal has also allowed Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez to gain key support to form a government.