The Spanish government's recent decision to reduce sentences for convicted ETA members has sparked significant controversy.

This move, linked to a European Union directive on penal data exchange, has been criticized for allegedly misinterpreting EU guidelines, which do not explicitly mandate such sentence reductions.

The government, however, insists that compliance with EU norms is obligatory, despite having previously assured victims and lawmakers that no such reductions would occur.

Critics argue that this decision appears to be a covert concession to EH Bildu, a political party with historical ties to ETA, fulfilling one of their longstanding demands.

The opposition, led by Feijóo, has accused the government of seeking a "miserable victory" through these actions, raising questions about the political motivations behind the decision and its implications for justice and reconciliation in Spain.