Catalan Socialists: the only unionist party with hopes on winning the presidency
Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy
Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy
4 in 10 Barcelona voters will be sent to new polling stations on February 14
CUP and ERC leaders criticize JxCat candidate choice, under investigation for alleged irregular public contracts
Alliance of groups both for and against independence had been mooted as alternative to pro-indy government
Uncertainty surrounds election over who will be able to form coalitions and who will hold the highest office
Polemic around management of the pandemic center of the discussion
Suffrage depends on country of citizenship, not residence, with few exceptions
Catalan High Court confirms February 14 election date despite Covid-19 concerns
Judges overrule government decree to postpone the vote
Survey predicts neck-to-neck battle for first place between ERC (34-35) and JxCat (32-34), followed by Socialists (26-29)
Parties hold opening rallies, with judges debating whether should be delayed and prosecutor against postponement
Government rules out vaccinating election workers ahead of the February 14 election
Overseas votes set to plummet following legal battle over election date
Randomly selected individuals in charge of running polling stations will be tested beforehand
Politician will be frontrunner of Socialist party in upcoming Catalan election