Solicitor General defends Junqueras taking up European Parliament seat
Spanish govt body backs Catalan leader temporarily leaving jail to take up Brussels seat, but wants his suspension
December 30, 2019 12:01 PM
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Spain’s hopes of having a new government could depend on Catalans keeping theirs
If president Torra is removed from office, Pedro Sánchez will have a harder time staying in power
December 28, 2019 12:28 PM
Puigdemont requests withdrawal of his extradition order following ECJ Junqueras ruling
The former president also requests judge Pablo Llarena leave the team investigating him for a lack of impartiality
December 27, 2019 06:14 PM
Socialists see investiture before King’s Day ‘possible’ if Solicitor General submits report on Monday
Government spokesperson says negotiations between PSOE and ERC are "ongoing" and affirms "there is no plan B"
December 27, 2019 03:25 PM
Sánchez postpones pensions rise until new Spanish government in place
Cabinet also freezes the increase in salaries for council officials
December 27, 2019 02:24 PM
Right-wing unionists make legal moves to stop pro-independence leaders
Ciutadans asks president be barred from office even though his disqualification is not final, while far-right Vox calls for Junqueras to stay in jail
December 23, 2019 05:28 PM
Puigdemont to become full-fledged MEP. What next?
Returning to Catalonia and a vote in the European parliament to allow his extradition process might unfold in the near future
December 23, 2019 12:32 PM
Why is EU court ruling on jailed leader key in Spain's presidency deadlock?
Pro-independence party of jailed Junqueras expects Socialists to make a move to free politician
December 21, 2019 04:15 PM
Spanish government stresses Puigdemont's EU accreditation is 'provisional'
Acting spokeswoman adds that former Catalan president in exile still has "charges to answer" in Spain
December 20, 2019 07:09 PM
Pro-independence parties would increase parliamentary majority, says poll
Latest Catalan government survey also says 47% are against an independent Catalonia compared to 43% in favor
December 20, 2019 01:02 PM
Puigdemont obtains temporary MEP accreditation
Former president says he is "absolutely" sure he will attend January 13 plenary session after EU court annuls decision preventing him from taking up his seat
December 20, 2019 12:13 PM
EU court annuls decision preventing Puigdemont from becoming MEP
Exiled former president and former minister Comín enter European Parliament to go through paperwork for taking up their seats
December 20, 2019 11:23 AM
EU Parliament lifts former Catalan president and minister's ban on entering chamber
Decision affecting MEPs-elect comes after EU court ruling on Oriol Junqueras' immunity
December 19, 2019 10:04 PM
'Only' parliament can remove the president, insists Torra
Unionists call on head of government to "step aside" after high court bars him from office for defying electoral authority order
December 19, 2019 08:17 PM
Court ruling a 'victory with a sting in the tail' for Junqueras, say legal experts
Two law professors shed light on the decision of the European Court of Justice confirming immunity of jailed Catalan leader
December 19, 2019 06:18 PM
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