Presidential hopefuls defend competing visions of education in Catalonia
Candidates express views on school system, independence and business
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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
'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
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
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
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
First televised debate in Catalan election campaign
Polemic around management of the pandemic center of the discussion
15% of adults in Catalonia are not allowed to vote on February 14
Suffrage depends on country of citizenship, not residence, with few exceptions
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
Catalan election: court keeps February 14 date and rejects delay despite Covid fears
Judges overrule government decree to postpone the vote
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)
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
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
Catalonia will upgrade polling staff’s protective equipment and offer Covid tests
Government rules out vaccinating election workers ahead of the February 14 election
Catalan Socialist sworn in as Spanish minister following cabinet reshuffle
Miquel Iceta took the oath as territorial policy minister on Wednesday
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