Diplomatic tension between Spain and Belgium over letter supporting jailed leader
Spanish authorities complain to Belgian ambassador in Madrid about letter from Flemish Parliament president in support of Carme Forcadell
September 26, 2018 06:48 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
'Barcelona, European Capital,' name of Valls' ticket for Catalan capital
Candidacy of former French prime minister backed by unionist Ciutadans seeks more support but People's Party only one not to rule out alliance
September 26, 2018 04:49 PM
Catalan MEP calls Spanish judiciary 'out of tune' with other European justice systems
In Vienna, Josep Maria Terricabras urges EU human rights agency to give its "opinion" on cases of rights' abuse in Catalonia
September 26, 2018 12:41 PM
Tusk rules out role as mediator in Catalan crisis
European Council head rejects Carles Puigdemont's suggestion he could arbitrate between Spain and Catalonia but will continue "encouraging dialogue"
September 26, 2018 11:23 AM
Former French PM Valls confirms candidacy as Barcelona mayor
The former Socialist leader will run on a ticket supported by unionist Ciutadans party
September 25, 2018 08:29 PM
Opposition threatens legal action if Parliament fails to suspend MPs
Cs party critical of deal by pro-independence parties on Supreme Court ruling and says government plan "ignores half of Catalans"
September 25, 2018 07:35 PM
Pro-independence organizations set up prison cell protest in Brussels
'A people imprisoned' campaign outside EU institutions aims to focus international attention on plight of jailed and exiled political leaders
September 25, 2018 05:15 PM
Catalan president presents '4-year' government plan
Quim Torra's executive to launch forum to "set basis" for Catalan constitution and to explain consequences of direct rule in October
September 25, 2018 03:35 PM
Pro-independence parties to take suspension of MPs to plenary session
Disagreements on how to implement Spanish court ruling on prosecuted politicians have led to the chamber not meeting in two months
September 25, 2018 02:16 PM
Spain questions whether Belgium can try judge in charge of independence case
Lawsuit by exiled Catalan leaders against Pablo Llarena will be assessed by three judges but process might not start for six months
September 25, 2018 12:34 PM
Catalan Podem party elects new leader
Noelia Bail unexpectedly wins tight race to be chosen to lead the left-wing party in Catalonia
September 25, 2018 11:55 AM
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
'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
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