BARCELONA: A disputed Spanish law granting an amnesty to those involved in Catalonia's separatist drive does not violate European Union rules, the EU's top court said on Thursday, in a boost to the Spanish government and its Catalan allies.

Luxembourg judges said Spain’s controversial pardon falls afoul of EU rules on financial crimes and terrorism, leaving separatist leader Carles Puigdemont’s future uncertain.

BARCELONA: A disputed Spanish law granting an amnesty to those involved in Catalonia's separatist drive does not violate European Union rules, the EU's top court said…