Donald Tusk could lead mediation, says Puigdemont
In his new book, the Catalan leader proposes a referendum in all of Spain, regrets the EU's "silence" and claims his life is "in danger"
September 25, 2018 11:16 AM
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'Lack of empathy' toward Catalan politics regarding debate between Catalonia and Spain, says Spanish president
Pedro Sánchez calls for need to create "framework of coexistence" to reach "peaceful solution"
September 24, 2018 02:30 PM
Video released of pro-independence officials testifying: 'we never incited violence'
In images made public by Catalan News Agency members of former government said they believe in dialogue as political solution
September 24, 2018 11:07 AM
Keeping Catalan leaders in jail ‘not reasonable’ if trial delays, says Spanish VP
Vice president Carmen Calvo hints at alternative measures for pro-independence politicians
September 23, 2018 02:15 PM
Maragall rejects pro-independence unity ticket to win Barcelona
ERC’s likely candidate opens the door to others joining his ticket
September 23, 2018 12:25 PM
Spain’s delegate in Catalonia in favor of pardoning pro-independence leaders
Teresa Cunillera later retracted her words
September 22, 2018 01:32 PM
Catalan party warns Sánchez: if you act like Rajoy, we’ll let your government collapse
PDeCAT leader David Bonvehí demands “political solutions" from the Spanish government
September 22, 2018 11:12 AM
Race to become Barcelona mayor heats up
With Ernest Maragall expected to become ERC's candidate in next year's local election, pressure is mounting for him to stand on a united pro-independence ticket
September 21, 2018 07:30 PM
Student strike called for independence referendum anniversary
"Repression" and "attacks" on Catalan institutions ongoing, says pro-independence platform
September 21, 2018 02:18 PM
Prosecutor won’t investigate Catalan vice-president for now
Pere Aragonès was secretary of economy at time of independence referendum
September 21, 2018 01:58 PM
Pro-independence candidate for Barcelona mayor steps aside
Foreign minister Ernest Maragall likely to replace Alfred Bosch, say Catalan media
September 21, 2018 10:56 AM
Jailed civil leaders remain defiant in letter to pro-independence supporters
Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez restate commitment to "peacefully" working towards a republic on anniversary of September 20 police raids
September 20, 2018 08:00 PM
MEPs call on EU to investigate leaked emails by Spanish judges
Letter asks about impartiality of Spain's justice system after messages emerge referring to independence supporters as "vermin" and "Nazis"
September 20, 2018 06:16 PM
Spanish president defends 'impartiality' of judges in wake of leaked email controversy
Pedro Sánchez says he can "guarantee" that magistrates "overseeing case against pro-independence leaders" are unprejudiced
September 20, 2018 05:30 PM
Left-wing CUP spied on by Spanish police, party says
Officers keep watch of "who enters and leaves" its headquarters, "taking notes and photographs"
September 20, 2018 03:06 PM
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