«An Astronomic Slap in the Face for the Spanish State»: the Catalan President Cannot Be Extradited on Rebellion Charge «A German court ruled on Thursday that Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan leader wanted for prosecution in Spain, may not be extradited on a charge of rebellion and can be released on bail, pending a ruling on whether he can still be handed over on a lesser charge.» (The New York Times, April 5, 2018).