Catalan poll: 80% want a mutually agreed independence referendum with Spain
Vote backed by 61% of unionists and 97% of independence supporters
December 16, 2018 12:21 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Far-left CUP not to run in European election
EU epitomizes "capitalism, imperialism, institutional racism, and militarization," claims party
December 15, 2018 02:38 PM
Partner of jailed leader to run in European election
Diana Riba to join former VP Oriol Junqueras’ ticket as his number two
December 15, 2018 12:54 PM
‘We won’t give up,’ say jailed Catalan leaders in joint letter
Nine pro-independence leaders to face trial ask for "calm and determination"
December 15, 2018 12:10 PM
Slovenian PM rejects Catalan comparisons
Marjan Sarec asks not to "use Slovenia" because the Balkan country "always acted peacefully and legally" to achieve independence
December 14, 2018 06:31 PM
Jailed Catalan leader transferred to infirmary on day 14 of hunger strike
Former minister Jordi Turull "stable," says his doctor
December 14, 2018 05:23 PM
Unionist Ciutadans call on Spanish president to act in Catalonia before 'misfortune' happens
Party files criminal lawsuit against parliament speaker for "not abiding by the law"
December 14, 2018 02:39 PM
Torra open to accept meeting with Sánchez on December 21
Catalan government would prefer summit between both governments but is considering Spanish president’s formal request to meet
December 14, 2018 10:39 AM
Spanish president ‘has not a single positive idea’ for Catalonia, says Puigdemont
Pro-independence leader opens door to "unilateral way" and warns Pedro Sánchez's time is ending
December 13, 2018 11:38 PM
Manifesto supporting jailed former parliament speaker presented in Barcelona
Document backed by MPs and former MPs from all over the world read out at event to demand "immediate release" of Carme Forcadell
December 13, 2018 08:57 PM
Town mayor joins jailed leaders' hunger strike
Josep Andreu is the first non-imprisoned official to take part in the protest started by four officials behind bars in early December
December 13, 2018 02:37 PM
Spanish Constitutional Court confirms suspension of Puigdemont and jailed leaders as MPs
As a result of the measure that was first decided in July, pro-independence parties 'de facto' lost their majority in Parliament
December 13, 2018 01:25 PM
EU court rules against Catalan fruit supplier's compensation claim
Fruits de Ponent had demanded over €300,000 for alleged damages caused by Brussels' handling of 2014 price crisis
December 13, 2018 12:33 PM
Financial Times recognizes Catalonia's foreign investment strategy
Public business agency chosen for fDi Strategy Award from among 112 candidates from all over the world
December 13, 2018 12:13 PM
500 international MPs and ex-MPs support jailed former Catalan parliament speaker
Document backed by officials from some 20 countries demands "immediate release" of Carme Forcadell
December 13, 2018 11:55 AM
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