Socialists would win, again, a Catalan election amid post-election talks, survey says
Party would surpass pro-independence Junts+ and Esquerra, leaving similar results to May 12 ballot
July 18, 2024 12:58 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
EU Parliament VP positive about Catalan language being official in chamber
Catalan socialist Javi López thinks using languages in Parliament will 'bring European institutions closers to citizens'
July 17, 2024 05:27 PM
EU parliament votes Catalan Socialist as VP, while Junts' MEP not assigned seat
Javi López named chamber's vice president, as Toni Comín awaits European Court decision on his MEP status
July 16, 2024 07:11 PM
Catalonia to receive unaccompanied minor migrants despite government's abstention, Spain says
Authorities agree on assigning around 350 minors to different regions in Canary Islands meeting
July 16, 2024 05:09 PM
Spain's Socialists and Sumar reach deal to erase 'gag' law
PM Pedro Sánchez to announce measure during Wednesday's speech in Congress
July 16, 2024 12:47 PM
Pro-independence protesters march in Barcelona against non-implementation of amnesty law
Hundreds denounce judicial 'coup' as law mainly benefits police officers one month after coming into force
July 13, 2024 06:32 PM
Pro-independence figures in Switzerland return to Catalonia after Tsunami Democràtic case shelved
Esquerra Republicana leader Marta Rovira granted amnesty by Supreme Court and National Court shelved terrorism charges
July 12, 2024 08:27 AM
Only three Catalan politicians to remain in exile as amnesty law comes into effect
Twelve pro-independence leaders moved abroad to avoid arrest after 2017 referendum
July 11, 2024 01:26 PM
Amnesty law benefits 74 people in first month, 50 of them police officers
Figure is significantly lower than expected, as estimates predicted 486 to 1,616 beneficiaries
July 11, 2024 10:25 AM
Catalonia steps up diplomatic efforts with rebranding of Catalunya Internacional consortium
Rebrand 'overcomes attempt to destroy' entity by Spanish government after 2017 independence vote
July 10, 2024 03:35 PM
Catalan language use to be debated during new term, says EU Parliament president
Roberta Metsola says topic will be discussed if any member state requests it
July 10, 2024 02:41 PM
Supreme Court shelves Tsunami Democràtic terrorist case against Puigdemont
Spain's national court dismissed part of case due to procedural error
July 9, 2024 02:05 PM
Judge rejects amnesty for Carles Puigdemont in Russian plot case
Former Catalan president accused of treason, embezzlement and criminal organization
July 9, 2024 12:05 PM
Judge shelves Tsunami Democràtic case potentially benefiting former Catalan president Puigdemont
Decision comes after Spain's national court dismissed part of case due to procedural error
July 8, 2024 04:34 PM
Catalan president says 'voting is best antidote to far-right' reacting to French elections
Pere Aragonès congratulates left-wing New Popular Front, while far-right wins in Northern Catalonia
July 8, 2024 09:43 AM
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