Politics

Party leader Marta Rovira, former speaker Carme Forcadell and deposed minister Dolors Bassa argue they want to "stand up to judicial blackmail"

Far-left pro-independence CUP party abstains, second vote in theory to be held on Saturday, although candidate might be jailed tomorrow

With pro-independence camp lacking votes to swear in new president, unionist bloc voices displeasure amid calls for an end to direct rule

If no new Catalan leader is elected within two months, an automatic snap election would be called for mid-July

Independence leader says Catalan conflict is a “European issue” and criticizes Spain over “political prisoners and politicians in exile”

The candidate for president Jordi Turull offers Spain dialogue and mentions the referendum day “repression” in his speech

Minor far-left party rejects candidacy on grounds that clearer plans for independence have to be set

"He is not best option to start new period," says PSC leader Miquel Iceta

Two main pro-independence parties in talks with anti-capitalists to get their four votes to swear in Turull

While Cs wants investiture debate called off, Spanish justice minister admits it is valid and “will go ahead”

Torrent says plenary session to swear in Jordi Turull is "absolutely normal"

Involved in politics for 30 years, his career peaks after being a key player in the independence vote –and paying a high price for it

Pro-independence parties agree on the short notice move, as Spanish Supreme Court might send the candidate for the post to jail

Pro-independence parties in talks to swear in MP Jordi Turull a day before his potential new imprisonment

The Catalan leader took part in an academic event dealing with importance of independence in the 21st century