Francoist values ‘still present,’ warns Speaker
Roger Torrent gave a speech opening the annual event to pay homage to victims of the dictatorship, held at the Catalan Parliament
April 13, 2018 05:17 PM
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Parliament to take Spanish judge to court for blocking presidential bid
Madrid warns speaker: lawsuit could be considered misuse of public funds
April 13, 2018 01:10 PM
Parliament Bureau meets to discuss lawsuit
The speaker plans to take action against the Spanish Supreme Court for denying presidential candidate to attend his own swearing-in session
April 13, 2018 11:17 AM
Marta Rovira breaks silence: “I'm in Switzerland to keep fighting against a brutal political persecution”
ERC's secretary general confirms she is in touch with Swiss authorities and her lawyers are studying "all legal options", including the possibility of political asylum
April 13, 2018 09:16 AM
Speaker to launch lawsuit against Spanish judge for blocking Sànchez bid
Head of Catalan chamber adjourns session to swear in jailed MP amid criticism of court decision
April 12, 2018 06:18 PM
More than 40 MEPs from 15 countries demand release of Catalan leaders
Representatives of all EU groups except for EPP also reject the European arrest warrants and call for EU mediation
April 12, 2018 03:54 PM
Spain's Supreme Court blocks jailed MP's bid to be sworn in
A plenary session to appoint imprisoned Jordi Sànchez as president was to be held on Friday
April 12, 2018 02:59 PM
Catalan minister Ponsatí testifies in Scottish court
Defense lawyer says judge might rule out rebellion charge as did a German judge with Carles Puigdemont last week
April 12, 2018 11:22 AM
Unionist leader calls on political parties to condemn ‘violence’
From Brussels, head of Cs identifies European values as solution to "serious" situation in Catalonia
April 11, 2018 07:27 PM
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
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
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