Russia cites Catalan independence issue after EU demands Navalny's release
Minister responds to request with accusations of "arrogance" and "double standards"
February 5, 2021 07:52 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Socialist pledges cut to presidential pay, rivals hit back reminding of monarch’s salary
Cs welcome the promise, CUP says it should go even futher, while ERC insist on one-on-one debate
February 5, 2021 06:58 PM
Election drill: health protocols tested as election workers opt out en masse
A quarter of randomly selected poll workers across Catalonia request replacement
February 5, 2021 03:04 PM
'A million votes': campaign denounces disenfranchisement of foreign residents
Organizers call inability to participate in politics "clear violation" of rights
February 5, 2021 01:36 PM
Parties react to Spanish government-funded CIS poll favoring Socialists with skepticism
Candidate criticized for handling of pandemic as Spain's health minister
February 4, 2021 09:11 PM
Esquerra Republicana: seeking independence through dialogue
Left-wing party hopes to remain in power after February 14 election
February 4, 2021 07:38 PM
Socialists on course to win Catalan election, says CIS poll
Spanish government-funded survey predicts pro-independence forces will win 42.8% of vote
February 4, 2021 12:42 PM
Presidential hopefuls defend competing visions of education in Catalonia
Candidates express views on school system, independence and business
February 3, 2021 08:19 PM
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
February 3, 2021 05:30 PM
'People are afraid': poll workers opt out in record numbers over Covid-19 concerns
4 in 10 Barcelona voters will be sent to new polling stations on February 14
February 3, 2021 03:46 PM
Presidential candidate under fire from pro-independence allies over corruption charges
CUP and ERC leaders criticize JxCat candidate choice, under investigation for alleged irregular public contracts
February 2, 2021 05:26 PM
Parties distance themselves from talk of left-wing coalition
Alliance of groups both for and against independence had been mooted as alternative to pro-indy government
February 1, 2021 07:44 PM
Election who’s who: parties, powerholders, and potential presidents
Uncertainty surrounds election over who will be able to form coalitions and who will hold the highest office
February 1, 2021 02:35 PM
First televised debate in Catalan election campaign
Polemic around management of the pandemic center of the discussion
February 1, 2021 02:13 PM
15% of adults in Catalonia are not allowed to vote on February 14
Suffrage depends on country of citizenship, not residence, with few exceptions
January 31, 2021 08:47 AM
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