Opposition parties critical of president's first 12 months
Quim Torra accused of ignoring day-to-day concerns in plenary session to assess his first year at the head of the government
June 13, 2019 06:19 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Next Barcelona mayor up in the air as inauguration draws near
With June 15 deadline approaching, capital's parties look for formulas for securing majority, with acting mayor Ada Colau's BComú group to consult members
June 12, 2019 12:07 PM
Jailed leader allowed to take up seat as Barcelona local councilor
Prosecutor requests suspension of another imprisoned leader from European Parliament
June 11, 2019 12:28 PM
Socialists reject meeting pro-independence parties and threaten snap election
PSOE puts pressure on conservatives to abstain and help make Pedro Sánchez president
June 11, 2019 12:17 PM
Spain fires Edinburgh consul after Scottish independence comments
Miguel Ángel Vecino Quintana said in a letter that Spain "will not block Scotland's EU membership"
June 8, 2019 01:07 PM
EU institutions pull out of award event because prize features yellow ribbon
European Commission and Parliament say sculpture presented to French journalist includes 'political message'
June 7, 2019 05:38 PM
Acting Barcelona mayor, closer to staying in power despite coming second in election
Ada Colau expected to bid for mayoral post while talks are underway with Socialists to seal a coalition government
June 7, 2019 11:04 AM
Putin on Catalan conflict: 'We're not interested in seeing European countries disintegrate'
In meeting of news agency heads, Russian president insists Spain must resolve its own problems with "dialogue"
June 6, 2019 07:08 PM
Catalan parties criticize post-referendum speech in meetings with king
Party representatives rebuke Spanish monarch for "taking sides" after 2017 vote in traditional round of post-electoral meetings
June 6, 2019 05:56 PM
Spanish government confirms no EU veto for an independent Scotland
People’s Party members claimed veto for fear of emboldening Catalan and Basque independence movements
June 6, 2019 01:27 PM
Spanish leader rejects meeting with Catalan president over independence trial
"It is inconceivable for us to talk about judges' verdicts," says Pedro Sánchez's second-in-command
June 6, 2019 01:02 PM
Three EU parliament vice presidents question access denial to Puigdemont
Socialdemocrats, Liberals and Greens representatives call on chamber head Tajani to clarify decision
June 6, 2019 11:35 AM
Pro-independence potential mayor of Barcelona halts talks with incumbent Ada Colau
ERC’s Ernest Maragall urges the BComú leader to stop the “flirtation” with the Socialists and Manuel Valls
June 5, 2019 01:54 PM
Torra requests 'urgent meeting' with Spain's Sánchez over Catalan trial and UN report
Catalan leader expected to raise concerns over rights of jailed colleagues
June 5, 2019 10:00 AM
Torra blames Spain for deadlock: ‘Someone left the negotiating table, and it was not us’
One year after taking office, Catalan president takes credit for putting administration back on track after self-rule suspension from Madrid
June 4, 2019 02:28 PM
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