Many German commentators against extraditing Puigdemont
The co-owner of the ‘Der Spiegel’ newspaper, Jakob Augstein, described the president’s detention as “a disgrace for Spain, for Europe and for Germany.”
March 28, 2018 12:31 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Parliament passes resolution protecting jailed MP's rights
The three presidential candidates are behind bars after Spanish judiciary blocked their bids
March 28, 2018 12:12 PM
Parliament passes resolution protecting jailed MP's rights
The three presidential candidates are behind bars after Spanish judiciary blocked their bids
March 28, 2018 12:12 PM
Parliamentary debate to protect jailed MPs’ rights underway
The three presidential candidates are behind bars after Spanish judiciary blocked their bids
March 28, 2018 10:45 AM
Puigdemont requests vote by proxy in Parliament
Catalan leader remains in prison in Germany while court decides whether to accept his extradition to Spain
March 28, 2018 10:22 AM
Puigdemont remains “firm” in prison, says his lawyer
Catalan leader refuses to “give up” his political ideas and calls for “unity” in the independence camp
March 27, 2018 05:42 PM
Puigdemont's extradition 'very likely,' says professor
Catalan News speaks with University of Barcelona lecturer of procedural law
March 27, 2018 12:44 PM
UN accepts Puigdemont's appeal for protection of his political rights
The Council of Human Rights requests information from Spain about Catalan leader's case but does not apply precautionary measures
March 27, 2018 10:50 AM
Unionist party calls for resignation of parliament speaker
Ciutadans releases proposal calling for replacement who “wants to perform his duties properly”
March 26, 2018 08:21 PM
Comparing Spain with Turkey ‘inappropriate’ says EC
Spokesman refuses to comment on imprisonment of Catalan leaders and says European Commission position “unchanged”
March 26, 2018 07:12 PM
Finnish MPs against extradition of Puigdemont
Deposed Catalan president faces “unreasonable” charges, say 15 members of Finland’s parliament in a joint statement
March 26, 2018 05:50 PM
Catalan crisis causing problems for Rajoy over budget plans
Spanish government fails to acheive necessary support from key party due to situation in Catalonia
March 26, 2018 02:47 PM
Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and Scotland to decide on extradition of Catalan leaders
Deposed president detained in Germany while other pro-independence officials to hand themselves
March 26, 2018 01:03 PM
Party plans to reinstate Puigdemont as president
Thousands protest Catalan leader’s arrest amid calls to “ratify” him as government head
March 26, 2018 12:28 PM
Parliament speaker calls for 'unity' and 'calm' after Puigdemont's detention
Roger Torrent says "Spain is attacking the heart of democracy"
March 25, 2018 10:30 PM
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