Why has Catalan president Torra been ousted?
It is the first time ever that the electoral board, and not a court, disqualifies a head of government
January 3, 2020 08:24 PM
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Electoral board ousts Catalan president Torra over yellow ribbon row
Spanish authority says decision will come into effect when leader is notified
January 3, 2020 06:51 PM
Solicitor General asks Supreme Court to suspend Puigdemont and Comín's arrest warrants
Rosa María Seoane says court should first ask European Parliament to lift the politicians' immunity
January 3, 2020 02:48 PM
Esquerra Republicana to back Pedro Sánchez's presidential bid
Pro-independence party's National Council votes in favor of ERC-Socialist deal
January 2, 2020 08:34 PM
Belgian judiciary suspends Puigdemont's European Arrest Warrant
Warrant also suspended for former minister Comín as politicians deemed to have parliamentary immunity as MEPs
January 2, 2020 01:52 PM
President Torra says Catalan government does not back ERC-Socialist deal
Vice president Aragonès of Esquerra calls on Torra to "defend self-determination together"
January 2, 2020 11:02 AM
ERC to decide on Jan 2 if it helps Pedro Sánchez stay in power in Spain
Congress speaker sets January 4, 5 and 7 for parliamentary debates to vote on Socialist leader's presidential bid
December 31, 2019 01:12 PM
2019: A year in pictures
Trial and conviction of Catalan independence leaders dominated the news agenda in a year also marked by elections, protests and natural disasters
December 31, 2019 12:32 PM
President Torra sees ‘no honest dialogue’ with Spain without a referendum
Catalan leader urges to "recover unity that made the independence referendum possible"
December 30, 2019 09:13 PM
Socialist and Podemos coalition plan vows to 'tackle Catalan conflict through dialogue'
Higher tax on wealthy, repealing labor reforms, and capping "abusive" rents among pledges of future Spanish government
December 30, 2019 06:26 PM
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
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
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