Campaigns for local and European elections get underway
On Sunday May 26, voters in Catalonia and all over Spain will get to choose political representatives to sit in town halls and in Brussels
May 10, 2019 12:15 AM
Politics
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Attorney General opposes release of jailed Catalan leaders to take seat in Spanish parliament
Court to decide if five pro-independence politicians elected in past election can leave prison to assume posts
May 9, 2019 01:23 PM
Catalan Socialist leader's bid for Senate presidency up in the air
Pro-independence parties do not guarantee support for parliamentary vote appointing Iceta senator
May 9, 2019 12:16 PM
Puigdemont to visit London, Berlin and Ljubljana during EU election campaign
Exiled pro-independence candidates prepare European tour ahead of polls
May 9, 2019 10:56 AM
The Catalan firm overseeing the May 26 election results
With experience working in polls all over the world, Scytl, in partnership with Vector, argues for the introduction of electronic voting
May 8, 2019 05:48 PM
President and opposition leader trade blows at fiery final question time showdown
Quim Torra and Inés Arrimadas in last parliamentary dance after months of disputes
May 8, 2019 03:04 PM
The leader of the Socialist Party in Catalonia to become speaker of Spanish Senate
Miquel Iceta will take over People’s Party’s Pío García-Escudero’s post in Spain’s upper house
May 8, 2019 03:00 PM
Jailed Catalan leaders request release to take up their seats as MPs
Five pro-independence politicians on trial at Supreme Court ask to be allowed to attend Spanish parliament on May 21
May 8, 2019 11:32 AM
Unionist leader offers Sánchez support to reimpose direct rule on Catalonia
Acting Spanish president meets Cs party head as government expresses "concern" over deal against Catalan interests
May 7, 2019 06:26 PM
What is Spain's electoral authority?
The process supposed to keep Spanish elections impartial explained
May 7, 2019 01:18 PM
Former parliament speaker forgoes civil distinction over Twitter row
Núria de Gispert gives up prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi award after reposting tweets comparing unionist politicians to pigs
May 7, 2019 10:43 AM
Madrid court overturns ban on Puigdemont running in European election
People's Party to challenge decision in Constitutional Court
May 6, 2019 06:16 PM
Ruling allowing Puigdemont to stand in European election a 'disgrace,' says unionist party
Ciutadans considers appeal while pro-independence camp welcomes court's decision to overturn ban on former president running for seat in Brussels
May 6, 2019 05:55 PM
Spanish minister walks out of Holocaust memorial over 'political prisoners' remark
Dolores Delgado described a Catalan colleague's speech as 'exclusionary'
May 6, 2019 05:40 PM
European Greens top candidate: Catalan trial 'politicized' and 'open dialogue' needed
Dutch MEP Bas Eickhout claims prosecution of pro-independence leaders harms Spain's image abroad
May 6, 2019 04:57 PM
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