Politics

"We're still far from an agreement," says Esquerra's Aragonès in an interview with La Vanguardia as the Socialists urge his party to back Sánchez

85% of want to join pro-independence JxCat under former Catalan president's leadership

PSC aspires to become main party in Catalonia and "catapult" Miquel Iceta as best candidate for president in next election

Acting president accepts ERC party head's call for negotiations, but insists talks must be within the framework of "our democratic laws"

Successor to CDC party that governed Catalonia for over 20 years aims to be "key element" in seeking independence for Catalonia

Joan Josep Nuet’s case for his part in the 2017 independence push elevated after his election to Spanish Congress

Pro-independence leaders congratulate Scottish Nationalists on gains that send a "clear message" on a new referendum

Former Catalan minister's next hearing will be on January 23, with prosecutor asking for her to be handed over to Spain for "high treason"

Announcement comes after being nominated presidential candidate by King Felipe VI

JxCat and ERC to challenge decision in court, while CUP calls for "amnesty and release" for inmates convicted for 2017 independence bid

Survey by Catalan public diplomacy council also says Catalonia's image has improved while Spain's has worsened due to political crisis

Third encounter cools down prospects of deal before Christmas

First meeting in Catalan capital between Spanish Socialists and pro-independence Esquerra aims at reaching agreement to form new government

Exiled former Catalonia head believes upcoming EU court ruling on MEP-elect Junqueras’ immunity could affect his status as well

Abascal and members of the People's Party attend the demonstration, while Cs refuses to go