Almost 40% of poll workers attempt to opt out of Catalonia's pandemic election
Over 30,000 people have asked to be replaced during February 14 vote
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Pro-independence parties pledge to not form government with Socialists
Illa hits back by accusing written agreement excluding his force of "perpetuating hatred"
People’s Party: fighting to top Catalonia’s right-wing camp
Led by Alejandro Fernández, the party looks set to remain a minority in parliament
Socialist candidate under fire for not getting Covid-19 test ahead of televised debate
TV3 public broadcaster had requested PCR or antigen test of all politicians
Catalonia braces for election with rehearsal and Covid-19 tests for poll workers
Authorities prepare for unprecedented February 14 vote
Covid-19 handling, health system and independence heat up TV3 Catalan election debate
Opposition blasts Catalan and Spanish government parties as far-right Vox's arguments spark outrage
Five days out from Catalan election housing issues to the fore
Broad support for reintroduction of social housing decree overturned by Spain's Constitutional Court
Junts per Catalunya: reviving 2017 'confrontational' independence push
With party leader Puigdemont in exile, Laura Borràs could become first female Catalan president
EU diplomacy chief under pressure after exchange with Russia on Navalny and Catalan leaders
MEPs call for Borrell's resignation while European countries expel diplomats in retaliation against Moscow
Ciudadanos: staunchly anti-independence with bleak prospects
Polls predict dramatic drop in support for force that aims to put together unionist bloc
Tensions at far-right events in the campaign spotlight
Parties react to weekend clashes between anti-fascists and police as countdown to election enters final week
Who will win, what turnout, when results will be known: Covid-19 sure to impact election
Vote will take place, but logistics in question as campaign progresses with candidates struggling to confirm potential government coalitions
The paradox of Catalan independence parties
Pro-independence forces need each other to stay in power—even if their approaches to achieving their goal are strikingly different
Russia cites Catalan independence issue after EU demands Navalny's release
Minister responds to request with accusations of "arrogance" and "double standards"
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
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