Barcelona's deputy mayor intends to run for MEP
Gerardo Pisarello wants to represent "transformative municipalism"
December 24, 2018 04:06 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalan government proposes independent mediation committee to Spain
Vice president Aragonès says Madrid "took note" of idea without accepting or rejecting it
December 24, 2018 01:00 PM
Jailed former vice president hopeful “new era of dialogue” starts
Oriol Junqueras welcomes recent meeting between Catalan and Spanish leaders and believes referendum is only way out
December 23, 2018 11:07 AM
Opposition leader says Friday was 'nightmare' for majority of Catalans
According to Inés Arrimadas, protests against Spanish government visit meant "success of separatist commandos"
December 22, 2018 04:19 PM
Catalonia unimpressed with 'aesthetic measures' approved by Spain
Spokeswoman for executive questions need for ministers to come to Barcelona to announce "minor" decisions
December 21, 2018 07:48 PM
Protests in Catalonia against Spanish cabinet visit: here’s what happened
At least 11 people were arrested and 46 injured despite heavy security measures
December 21, 2018 05:32 PM
Spain: cabinet meeting in Barcelona ‘show of affection’ towards Catalonia
Heavy security measures while gathering sparks pro-independence protests
December 21, 2018 03:24 PM
Barcelona-El Prat airport to be renamed Josep Tarradellas
Spanish cabinet chooses name of former Catalan president
December 21, 2018 12:45 PM
Torra and Sánchez meet in Barcelona
Catalan and Spanish presidents commit to finding "political proposal with widespread support"
December 20, 2018 07:53 PM
Court of Auditors investigates former Catalan cabinet for referendum funding
Former President Puigdemont and 17 members of his government are accused of allocating public money to organize the voting, which they deny
December 20, 2018 05:08 PM
Catalan president accused of ‘inciting sedition’ by opposition head
Ciutadans party takes government to court and warns of further legal actions if protests turn violent
December 20, 2018 03:05 PM
Barcelona calls for Francisco Franco Foundation to be banned
Plans by organization glorifying former dictator to open offices in city sparks outrage among local parties
December 20, 2018 02:27 PM
Catalan and Spanish presidents to meet aiming to reestablish dialogue
Quim Torra and Pedro Sánchez sit down on Thursday evening against backdrop of protests by pro-independence supporters
December 20, 2018 01:17 PM
Puigdemont takes case to UN: ‘Catalan voters suffer arbitrary decision of judge’
Former president and jailed pro-independence leaders denounce ‘violation of political rights as MPs’
December 20, 2018 01:00 PM
Jailed Catalan leaders end hunger strike
Forn, Rull, Sànchez, and Turull stop protest after over two weeks
December 20, 2018 12:48 PM
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