And now he has won a seat in the European Parliament representing Cyprus, one of several unusual candidates who launched improbable campaigns only to snag membership in the 720-seat legislature.

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Puigdemont and Comín were not on the list as they refused to swear an oath to the Spanish constitution. Their European Parliament seats were declared vacant and their associated rights suspended.