Flemish parliament calls withdrawal of delegate's diplomatic status 'disproportionate'
Chamber defends its speaker's "freedom of expression," while Catalan president calls Madrid's decision 'inconceivable'
October 17, 2018 05:52 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Negotiation of Spanish budget ‘impossible’ with ‘political prisoners,’ says Catalan president
Quim Torra in Geneva, Switzerland, to give speech on international mediation
October 17, 2018 03:29 PM
Podemos leader to visit former vice president in prison
Pablo Iglesias says he aims to convince Esquerra party head Oriol Junqueras to support 2019 Spanish budget
October 17, 2018 11:20 AM
Flanders hits back after Spain withdraws delegate's diplomatic status
Minister-president Bourgeois calls Madrid’s measure unprecedented and says he will summon ambassador
October 17, 2018 10:44 AM
Spanish government withdraws diplomatic status to Flanders delegate in Spain
Foreign ministry in Madrid argues criticism by Flemish parliament speaker over Catalan “political prisoners” is “unacceptable”
October 16, 2018 09:49 PM
Thousands gather in protests across Catalonia on imprisonment anniversary
The demonstrations were called exactly one year after activists Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez were sent to pre-trial prison
October 16, 2018 09:27 PM
Government says jailed Jordis have committed 'no crime' and calls for their release
On the anniversary of their imprisonment, opposition insists Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez do not deserve "special treatment"
October 16, 2018 05:29 PM
Society should be able to have its say on king, says Catalan government
Madrid to take parliament motion urging abolishing of monarchy to court
October 16, 2018 04:54 PM
Spanish government to challenge motion against king
Catalan Parliament passed resolution demanding abolition of monarchy
October 16, 2018 12:54 PM
One year on, pro-independence activists remain in pre-trial jail
Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart were the first of nine Catalan leaders to be sent to prison by Spanish courts
October 16, 2018 12:29 PM
MEPs in Brussels call for release of jailed Catalan leaders
“EU cannot look the other way,” says Slovenian former foreign minister
October 16, 2018 12:20 PM
Referendum websites blocked by Spain: Brussels won’t intervene but says restrictions must be proportionate
Catalonia denounced "digital repression" after more than a hundred sites were closed down to halt preparations for the independence vote
October 16, 2018 11:42 AM
Jailed leaders condemn 'violated rights' on anniversary of imprisonment
“Trial will act as an international loudspeaker making Spain look in the mirror in Europe,” claims Jordi Cuixart from his cell
October 16, 2018 11:24 AM
Spain won't overturn decree facilitating companies fleeing Catalonia after all
Minister rejects changing measure and contradicts colleague’s previous announcement made to foster “stability and trust”
October 15, 2018 02:59 PM
Amnesty calls for 'immediate release' of jailed leaders after year of detention
NGO says pre-trial imprisonment of Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart is "disproportionate" and restricts their rights to free speech and peaceful assembly
October 15, 2018 12:28 PM
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