The state of opinion against the amnesty advances in the EU. To doubts about the future law on the Spanish rule of law, has been added concern about the ties that its main beneficiary, Carles Puigdemont, maintained with Putin's Russia.

The EU is very concerned about Russian operations aimed at "undermining European democracy", often in the hands of extremist and anti-European parties aiming for a big result in the June elections. The battle is crucial for the survival of European values, and yesterday's vote defined its contenders precisely.