High Court says it is not competent to rule on Madrid’s blocking of Catalan ministers
Rajoy bars appointment of government members in jail or abroad
May 28, 2018 03:18 PM
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Madrid is ‘breaching its official duty,’ says jailed minister
The Spanish government has been blocking the formation of a Catalan cabinet for over a week
May 28, 2018 11:30 AM
Socialists reject pact with pro-independence parties to oust Rajoy
PSOE to call new election to get Ciutadans’ support
May 27, 2018 10:36 AM
Catalan president calls on Rajoy to ‘immediately’ authorize nomination of ministers
Torra informs Spanish counterpart of legal advice demanding “absent” officials be allowed to take up their posts
May 25, 2018 08:27 PM
Court to review Torra's inauguration following Ciutadans lawsuit
Unionist party aims to suspend the appointment of Quim Torra
May 25, 2018 02:35 PM
Catalan president considers taking Rajoy to court over breach of official duty
Spain must allow appointment of ministers in jail and abroad, say Catalan government lawyers
May 25, 2018 01:35 PM
Socialists seek to oust Spanish government after corruption conviction
Ciutadans set new election as pre-condition for both major parties
May 25, 2018 11:37 AM
Unionist Cs MP removes yellow ribbon in Parliament
“I won’t allow this parliament to be a playground,” says speaker before suspending plenary session
May 25, 2018 11:18 AM
Spanish socialists considering motion of no-confidence against Rajoy
Move comes after judge sentences PP former treasurer to more than 30 years in jail for corruption plot
May 24, 2018 10:12 PM
The female jailed leaders, the ‘forgotten’ ones
Movement to support women who are either in prison or abroad launched
May 24, 2018 08:27 PM
Police raids a ‘smokescreen’ for PP corruption, say pro-independence parties
Spanish minister calls police operation part of “the normal functioning of our institutions”
May 24, 2018 04:57 PM
Deposed official denied freedom again by Spanish judge
Joaquim Forn previously renounced seat in parliament in order to persuade Spain’s judiciary to release him
May 24, 2018 01:55 PM
End of direct rule in Catalonia 'in Torra’s hands', says Spanish government
President Rajoy and his delegate insist on “normal” and “effective” Catalan executive for return of self-rule
May 24, 2018 11:26 AM
Basque PNV to support Spain’s budget despite Catalan standoff
Party considered withdrawing support from Rajoy’s government
May 23, 2018 05:00 PM
Spanish government and unionist groups pursue colour yellow
Delegate in Catalonia’s letter to mayors asking for “neutrality” in public spaces, latest effort to stop solidarity trend
May 23, 2018 01:28 PM
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