Catalan election 2024

Parties have two months to find support for presidential candidate before new vote automatically called

Liberal unionist politician criticizes "back stabbings" but will remain in political group

If no president named by August 26, new election automatically called for October

Esquerra, CUP, and Junts+ reach deal minutes before chamber makeup plenary session

Socialists were most voted party in May election, while pro-independence groups negotiating to take on top job

Former Catalan vice president and jailed leader wants to repeat in position despite election results

Left-wing party lost 13 MPs in May ballot and could decide if progressive government or new election

Although protest takes place at polling station, demonstrators insist they will not disrupt voting

First presidency investiture bid by June 25, new election called if no president by August 25

Pro-independence leader to step down after EU election and run again for party leadership at November summit

Former Catalan vice president during 2017 independence referendum will consider his future ahead of party’s extraordinary summit in November

Sitting Catalan president "will leave frontline politics" after "tough" legislature

Neighbors of the Hard Rock complex vote for parties in favor of construction

Late June possible dates for presidency investiture, potential repeat of elections in October

Socialist Party defy Puigdemont's "threats" to "block" Spanish executive and will seek to name Illa president