Esquerra Republicana head into Catalan election at risk of relinquishing control of government
Left-leaning ERC expected to jostle with fellow pro-independence Junts to be second-biggest party
May 9, 2024 02:31 PM
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Junts+ vies to lead pro-independence forces and restore Puigdemont as president
Former president will return to Catalonia after years in exile after amnesty law approved
May 8, 2024 02:06 PM
Catalan elections: is Catalonia’s independence push still a thing?
Tensions among divided independence camp reached crisis point in last term, while parliamentary majority at risk
May 8, 2024 10:11 AM
Spanish government and trade unions agree on reform of unemployment benefits
Deal does not have support of employers
May 8, 2024 10:44 AM
Far-right Vox battles to keep unionist votes in Catalan election
Party most voted unionist group in 2021 poll, could lose dominance against People's Party
May 7, 2024 02:01 PM
Catalan election: Polls forecast clear win for Socialists with Junts and Esquerra battling for second
Uncertainty whether pro-independence or unionist blocs will get enough seats to govern after May 12 ballot
May 3, 2024 02:53 PM
CUP’s grassroots movement and its decisive power in pro-independence votes
Polls differ on far-left party's representation after May 12
May 6, 2024 11:31 AM
Costa Brava wind farm backed by three largest parties ahead of Catalan election
Socialists, ERC and Junts support offshore renewables plan, CUP opposed, Vox favors nuclear option
May 6, 2024 10:11 AM
Catalan election 2024: How did we get here?
A summary of major events from 2021 vote to 2024 failed budget deal
May 5, 2024 02:32 PM
UN warns Spain of obligation to remember Franco-era human rights violations
Conservative People's Party and far-right Vox have enacted "concordia" laws in three Spanish regions
May 4, 2024 07:38 PM
Highway extension debate divides election candidates in Barcelona metropolitan area
Motorway known as 'Quart Cinturó' is hot topic of campaign in Vallès county
May 3, 2024 01:20 PM
Comuns Sumar, hoping to be part of a broad left coalition
Jéssica Albiach’s party, unaligned on independence but pro-referendum, fighting to keep hold of MP seats
May 3, 2024 11:29 AM
Ciudadanos faces wipeout in Catalan election
Liberal party's very existence under threat just seven years on from topping poll in 2017 vote
May 2, 2024 12:40 PM
Conservative People's Party set for big gains in 2024 Catalan election
Right-wing group could go from least voted party in parliament to fourth largest
May 1, 2024 10:23 AM
€3.8bn Barcelona budget approved automatically after council deadlock
Mayor Jaume Collboni says including more parties in city's government would be "optimal"
May 2, 2024 10:35 AM
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