Puigdemont: Spain was ready to respond with ‘casualties’ if independence was carried through
The Catalan president had warned the pro-independence MPs of a violent response by Madrid in the event the Catalan state had been implemented
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Who is to blame for the failure of Barcelona's bid to host EMA?
'Up until October 1, Barcelona was the favourite,' Puigdemont says
Catalan socialist manifesto proposes federal reform
PSC party aims to “reconcile” Catalans with offer of constitutional change in campaign programme for December 21 election
Barcelona eliminated in vote to choose new host for EMA
Catalan capital fails to make second round of voting to select a site for European Medicines Agency
Luis Navajas to act as Attorney General until successor is found
The Supreme Court attorney assumes Manuel Maza’s responsibilities while Spain is left without leading prosecutor for Catalan leaders
Esquerra Republicana registers second candidacy in case it is illegalized
‘Diàleg Republicà’ is Junqueras’ backup plan after recent People’s Party calls to ban pro-independence manifestos
New headquarters for European Medicines Agency to be decided today
Decision due at 6pm amid doubts over whether the independence process affected Barcelona’s candidacy
Pro-independence parties will keep majority, latest poll suggests
Candidacies in favor of a Catalan state would add up 46.7% votes and unionists 42.4%, with a record-breaking turnout
Barcelona awaits immediate decision on European Medicines Agency new seat
One of the main bidders, the Catalan capital's candidacy might have weakened because of the political clash between Catalonia and Spain
MEPs across political spectrum condemn Spain for having 'political prisoners'
Asking citizens is necessary, says European People's Party representative Franc Bogovic
Fascist gathering in Madrid to honor leader’s death anniversary
Participants sing Franco dictatorship anthems and give nazi salutes
Normality should be restored after December 21 elections, says Juncker
The European Commission president expresses full support to Rajoy's measures but states that "use of force" should be avoided
Imprisoned and exiled Catalan officials should campaign freely, says Catalan Socialists leader
Miquel Iceta hopes Spain will take no further preventive measures against Puigdemont and government in exile
December 21 election will be “referendum drill”, says major Union leader
Parties also urged not to forget their social agendas by Camil Ros, secretary general of UGT Catalunya
“Political turmoil” whatever judge decides, says journalist who interviewed Puigdemont
Whether the Catalan presidents and his ministers are extradited or not, there will be problems, says Jurek Kuzkiewicz, senior writer at 'Le Soir' newspaper
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