Ex-Catalan Leader Carles Puigdemont Arrested In Germany Over Referendum

The former Catalan president has been detained in Germany after fleeing Spain to escape a potential prison sentence over last year’s referendum.Carles Puigdemont fled Spain four months ago. He faces up to 25 years in prison for organising the illegal referendum on secession last year.Puigdemont had entered Germany from Denmark after leaving Finland on Friday when it appeared police would arrest him there and begin an extradition process requested by Spain.His detention threatens to wo