Shock for the victims: Sánchez under pressure because of the ETA law!

Shock for the victims: Sánchez under pressure because of the ETA law!

In an excited moment at the national celebration in the Palacio Real, Maite Araluce, President of Asociación de Víctimas del Terrorismo (AVT), opposed the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The reason for their encores was a controversial change in the law as part of a project of a criminal record that could potentially enable the premature dismissal of 44 former ETA prisoners. Araluce made it clear that Sánchez expects a withdrawal of this decision: "He has time until tomorrow to rethink his position."

The incident occurred while Sánchez was deepened into a short, informal conversation with journalists. "It is unfortunate," said Araluce in Sánchez, who apparently did not respond to the violent allegations of the AVT President. This claim is all the more urgent, since tomorrow in the Senate the final approval of the law is due, which would create the legal basis for the possible layoffs.

criticism of the legal project

The government defends the change in the law in question that it is necessary to transfer a European directive to the Spanish legal system. However, this explanation not only caused considerable discussions among the victims of terrorism, but also in the general public. Araluce and other critics argue that the early dismissal of ETA prisoners is disrespectful towards the victims of terrorism and undermine the achievements of Spanish democracy.

As a convinced representative of the relatives of terrorist victims, Araluce emphasizes that the ETA prisoners should fully serve their punishments. The emotional force of their demand is understandable, because for many relatives the memory of terror is still present and painful.

The events about the change in the law and the public encores between Araluce and Sánchez also raise questions about how to deal with the current government with the history and victims of terrorism. These events could possibly have far -reaching consequences for the political landscape in Spain, especially with regard to the upcoming elections.

summarized the political climate remains tense because opinions about dealing with former ETA members diverged strongly and not only polarizes politics, but also society. Another point of discussion is the general question to what extent laws are in accordance with the memory of the victims of terrorism, while at the same time international obligations have to be considered.

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