Catalan extradition arguments pushed back

A court in Brussels has pushed back the extradition arguments of ex-catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and four allies until at least December 4, which is likely to keep them in Belgium until Catalonia’s regional election campaign.

The court hearing in Brussels for the five secessionist rebels is the latest step in their flight from Spain to Brussels and their refusal to return to face rebellion and sedition charges that could land them in jail for 25 years.

Before the court session, the prime ministers of Spain and Belgium discussed their bilateral relations, which have been strained over the Catalan officials who are wanted on a Spanish arrest warrant.

Mr Puigdemont’s lawyer Paul Bekaert said: “We will argue the case on December 4.”