Carles Puigdemont had spent five months on the run as Spanish prosecutors sought to charge him with sedition and rebellion. Photo: Pau Barrena / AFPCarles Puigdemont had spent five months ... […] News, Infographic How the European Arrest Warrant works Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont is facing extradition proceedings in Germany after being held on a European Arrest Warrant issued by Spain. 5 years ago