Politics

Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo's comments during election debate spark widespread outrage

Spanish government cites security concerns preventing search-and-rescue operations

Spanish electoral authority gives permission for pro-independence candidate to answer journalists’ questions via videolink

Conservative candidate threatens Socialists will "forgive" prosecuted pro-independence leaders

Government "available" to French authorities, says delegate in Paris

The campaign for the April 28 election sees Catalan independence bid as hottest issue

Minister condemns "inaction" of EU members as Spain continues blockading NGO ship Open Arms three months on

Ciutadans party, meanwhile, requests investigation into Barcelona university "siege" during unionist protest

Spanish government warns that it will “pay attention” to body’s next moves

Pro-independence party begins campaign open to talks with Socialists on condition progress is made on Catalonia choosing its future

Activist Jody Williams says the "human rights" of Catalan independence leaders on trial must be defended

Inés Arrimadas says TV3 "manipulates" content in the "interest" of certain parties and pledges to reimpose direct rule

Parties hold first events as pro-independence Esquerra and Socialists top polls in Catalonia; far-right Vox set to make breakthrough in Spain

Spanish government turns down petition by ERC party

Former president Puigdemont says arrest of Wikileaks founders shows "freedom of expression" is again under attack in Europe