Spain had previously refused requests to extradite Honsik because Holocaust denial and neo-Nazi propaganda were not illegal in that country. Honsik was only extradited after two European-wide arrest warrants were issued at Austria's request.
Spain initially refused extradition requests for Honsik because there were no laws against Holocaust denial or neo-Nazi activities within its borders. However, Honsik was eventually handed over when Austria requested and obtained two European arrest warrants.