Catalonia starts European elections campaign amid post-election uncertainty
Parties juggle rallies for EU vote and negotiations to choose new Catalan president or face new elections
May 27, 2024 10:40 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Who can vote for the 2024 European elections on June 9 in Spain
Spanish citizens living abroad vote in designated polling stations or embassies
May 26, 2024 10:36 AM
Spain's candidates: Who is who in European elections 2024?
Political parties led by experienced MEPs with focus elsewhere than Catalan independence push as opposed to last ballot
May 25, 2024 02:43 PM
Spain to recognize state of Palestine
Ministers to approve recognition on May 28, as Israel calls ambassadors for consultations
May 22, 2024 09:23 AM
EU elections campaign kicks off with focus on defense, green agenda and migration
Parties in Catalonia begin rallying for June 9 vote amid ongoing talks to form government
May 24, 2024 12:01 AM
Catalan parliament rejects decree to regulate temporary rental apartments
Short-term rentals are not regulated by Spanish housing law and not subject to rent caps
May 23, 2024 01:27 PM
Spanish government pulls land law from Congress vote to avoid second defeat
Coalition partners already rejected bill on pimping from Socialists on Tuesday
May 23, 2024 09:42 AM
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat mayor steps down after 16 years in office
David Quirós replaces Núria Marín as leader of Catalonia's second biggest city
May 22, 2024 08:57 PM
Pro-independence figures deny violence in terrorism court hearing over Tsunami Democràtic case
Amnesty International defends pro-independence protests ‘are not terrorism’
May 22, 2024 04:07 PM
Spain withdraws ambassador to Argentina after Milei calls PM's wife 'corrupt'
Unprecedented diplomatic crisis deepens as Argentinian president refuses to apologize
May 21, 2024 09:38 AM
Spanish Congress to pass amnesty law on May 30
Bill will be debated and voted on after being vetoed by conservative PP in Senate
May 21, 2024 02:13 PM
Catalan post-election parliament to be formed on June 10
First presidency investiture bid by June 25, new election called if no president by August 25
May 21, 2024 12:59 PM
Vote for Socialists in Catalan election rises in lower-income areas
Pro-independence Junts+ gets more votes from regions with higher incomes and higher levels of education
May 18, 2024 12:09 PM
ERC will consult party members over any potential presidential investiture deal
Party general secretary Marta Rovira will lead post-electoral talks
May 17, 2024 07:32 PM
'Completely ruled out' that Socialists would back Puigdemont's presidency bid
"There is no pro-independence majority" in parliament, Spanish PM reminds Junts+ candidate
May 17, 2024 04:20 PM
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