European Commission says Germany acted 'according to rules' regarding Puigdemont
Vera Jourová, EC Justice Commissioner, rules out including "rebellion" for European arrest warrants
April 11, 2018 02:39 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Linking pro-independence protester with terrorism ‘outrageous’, says Barcelona mayor
Activist is to appear in court on Thursday to answer terror and rebellion charges
April 11, 2018 11:47 AM
Scandinavian countries to vote on 'promoting dialogue' in Catalonia
The Nordic Council, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden debated the need for a “negotiated solution” between Barcelona and Madrid
April 10, 2018 03:14 PM
Jailed MP requests attendance for his upcoming swearing-in debate
In a petition to the judge, Jordi Sànchez argues that the UN has “urged” Spain to guarantee his “political rights”
April 10, 2018 02:28 PM
80th anniversary commemoration of Guernica bombing rejected by Spanish senate
People Party votes against launching committee and international congress on the events, which inspired Picasso’s most iconic work
April 10, 2018 01:15 PM
Speaker vows ‘bold’ response if court blocks presidential bid
Catalan chamber head hopes judge will allow jailed MP Jordi Sànchez to attend investiture debate at UN’s urging
April 10, 2018 11:50 AM
UN ruling defending candidate’s rights a ‘lie’, says unionist party leader
Cs party head dismisses international calls urging Spanish authorities to allow Jordi Sànchez to attend investiture debate
April 9, 2018 07:43 PM
No Spanish judge would 'dare' protect a German acting against 'constitutional order', says MEP
In a letter to the European Parliament, Esteban González Pons warns "something is not working” if a local German judge can overrule Spain’s Supreme Court
April 9, 2018 05:35 PM
Priority is to form government, says jailed leader
Deposed vice-president Oriol Junqueras said in interview from prison that dialogue with Spain is essential
April 9, 2018 03:51 PM
Investiture debate for Jordi Sànchez set for Friday
Parliament speaker calls on Spanish Supreme Court to guarantee rights of jailed candidate
April 9, 2018 01:37 PM
Calling new investiture debate 'essential'
Pro-independence JxCat urges Parliament speaker to set fresh date to vote in jailed presidential candidate Jordi Sànchez
April 9, 2018 11:12 AM
Puigdemont not president thanks to Spanish gov, says Rajoy
The Spanish president Mariano Rajoy bragged on Sunday about preventing the pro-independence leader from reclaiming the office
April 8, 2018 07:15 PM
Jailed activist proposed as presidential candidate
Largest pro-independence parties resume bid to appoint Jordi Sànchez following UN’s call on Spain to respect his political rights
April 7, 2018 06:41 PM
Decision on Puigdemont ‘absolutely right,’ says German minister
Spanish Foreign Affairs minister condemn comments as "unfortunate"
April 7, 2018 02:55 PM
Puigdemont to stay in Berlin
Deposed Catalan president backs jailed activist Jordi Sànchez as his successor
April 7, 2018 12:20 PM
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