Jailed leaders join colleagues on first day of campaigning amidst criticism from unionist parties
Catalan High Court confirms February 14 election date despite Covid-19 concerns
January 29, 2021 08:10 PM
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Catalan election: court keeps February 14 date and rejects delay despite Covid fears
Judges overrule government decree to postpone the vote
January 29, 2021 02:34 PM
Pro-independence parties set to take 50% of vote and keep majority, says CEO poll
Survey predicts neck-to-neck battle for first place between ERC (34-35) and JxCat (32-34), followed by Socialists (26-29)
January 29, 2021 12:07 PM
Six key questions for the future of Catalonia that the February 14 election will answer
A three-way race to win, the impact of Covid-19 on voter turnout, and whether pro-independence parties keep majority and finally reach 50% of votes are main conundrums
January 29, 2021 11:31 AM
Uncertain election campaign kicks off in Catalonia amid coronavirus fears
Parties hold opening rallies, with judges debating whether should be delayed and prosecutor against postponement
January 29, 2021 10:55 AM
Catalonia will upgrade polling staff’s protective equipment and offer Covid tests
Government rules out vaccinating election workers ahead of the February 14 election
January 28, 2021 05:41 PM
Catalan Socialist sworn in as Spanish minister following cabinet reshuffle
Miquel Iceta took the oath as territorial policy minister on Wednesday
January 27, 2021 12:43 PM
Spain's handling of independence conflict 'worrying' for democracy, says parliament speaker
Roger Torrent denounces "constant judicialization" in Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly
January 26, 2021 07:20 PM
Catalan Socialist leader Miquel Iceta named new Spanish territorial policy minister
Veteran politician replaces Carolina Darias, who assumes control of health department after Salvador Illa steps down to run in Catalan election
January 26, 2021 05:55 PM
Election workers to wear PPE for Covid-19 positive voters
Randomly selected individuals in charge of running polling stations will be tested beforehand
January 26, 2021 11:25 AM
Conservative politician quits party amid sexual assault investigation
People's Party deputy head Daniel Serrano resigns following abuse allegations from party colleague
January 25, 2021 12:53 PM
Salvador Illa to step down as Spanish health minister on Tuesday
Politician will be frontrunner of Socialist party in upcoming Catalan election
January 25, 2021 09:03 AM
Parties prepare for February 14 election amid date confusion
Despite court rulings and appeals over date change, parliamentary groups are preparing strategies for earlier vote
January 23, 2021 02:19 PM
Court battle leaves Catalonia set for an uncertain election despite Covid-19 concerns
Judges force February 14 vote preparations to resume, hinting at rejection of adjournment for health reasons
January 22, 2021 04:07 PM
Court keeps February 14 Catalan election date pending Covid-related delay ruling
Decision to allow postponement could be announced ten days into campaigning
January 21, 2021 01:54 PM
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