Over 40% of Europeans want EU to mediate in Catalan conflict, says poll
Survey by Catalan public diplomacy council also says Catalonia's image has improved while Spain's has worsened due to political crisis
December 11, 2019 12:36 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Government talks advance as Spain’s Socialists and pro-independence ERC meet in Barcelona
Third encounter cools down prospects of deal before Christmas
December 10, 2019 02:32 PM
PSOE and ERC gear up for Barcelona talks on investing Sánchez
First meeting in Catalan capital between Spanish Socialists and pro-independence Esquerra aims at reaching agreement to form new government
December 10, 2019 11:54 AM
Puigdemont does not rule out trying to be reinstated as president
Exiled former Catalonia head believes upcoming EU court ruling on MEP-elect Junqueras’ immunity could affect his status as well
December 9, 2019 07:37 PM
Far-right leader takes part in rally in Barcelona for Spanish unity
Abascal and members of the People's Party attend the demonstration, while Cs refuses to go
December 6, 2019 04:15 PM
Constitution in the eye of the storm of the Catalan crisis as it turns 41
As Spain commemorates the anniversary of its magna carta, it remains a source of conflict between those against and for Catalonia's self-determination
December 5, 2019 08:34 PM
Police officers seemingly contradict official version of referendum crackdown
Four agents say riot police head gave order to charge at voters, while top officials said no one gave a specific instruction
December 5, 2019 08:10 PM
Spain’s Socialists walk tightrope in government talks with pro-independence parties
Esquerra threatens with leaving negotiation table after controversial remarks from acting president Pedro Sánchez
December 5, 2019 02:17 PM
Pro-independence group urges Europeans to call political leaders to action on Catalan conflict
Òmnium targets citizens in the UK, France, and Germany in first stage of ‘Act For Catalonia’ campaign
December 4, 2019 06:35 PM
Parties representing 55% of voters snub commemoration of Spain's constitution
Madrid government representative warns about "not excluding anyone," while Catalan president calls magna carta "a tool that justifies repression"
December 4, 2019 04:40 PM
Was the Catalan president followed by Spanish police officers on election day?
Catalan home affairs minister reports "unusual" behavior of law enforcement on November 10 to Madrid government
December 4, 2019 01:03 PM
Socialists and Esquerra note 'progress' in talks to tackle Catalonia's 'political conflict'
Socialists seek support for Pedro Sánchez's presidential bid in second bi-party meeting
December 3, 2019 09:16 PM
How Catalan MPs took the Constitutional oath in congress
Controversy over pro-independence MPs asking for "freedom for political prisoners" and for "the Catalan republic"
December 3, 2019 04:02 PM
Prosecutor requests investigation into pro-independence MP for alleged irregular contracts
Laura Borràs accused of fraudulently selecting supplier for services worth €260,000
December 3, 2019 01:32 PM
Catalan Socialist Meritxell Batet, reelected Spanish congress speaker
Lawmaker gets second mandate as third most important authority in Spain after being speaker in failed term
December 3, 2019 12:29 PM
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