Finnish MPs against extradition of Puigdemont

Fifteen members of the Finnish parliament have called on Germany to turn down the extradition of Carles Puigdemont, the deposed Catalan president who is currently in custody there, and who faces criminal charges in Spain for his role in the independence bid.

“The extradition request sent by Spain is strongly political in nature,” says a joint statement signed by MPs from six different parties. “Charges of rebellion against the former president Puigdemont are unreasonable and there are concerns that he would not get a fair trial in Spain.”