Turull’s bid rejected in Parliament
Far-left pro-independence CUP party abstains, second vote in theory to be held on Saturday, although candidate might be jailed tomorrow
March 22, 2018 10:51 PM
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Far-left pro-independence CUP party abstains, second vote in theory to be held on Saturday, although candidate might be jailed tomorrow
March 22, 2018 10:51 PM
With pro-independence camp lacking votes to swear in new president, unionist bloc voices displeasure amid calls for an end to direct rule
March 22, 2018 10:49 PM
If no new Catalan leader is elected within two months, an automatic snap election would be called for mid-July
March 22, 2018 07:57 PM
Independence leader says Catalan conflict is a “European issue” and criticizes Spain over “political prisoners and politicians in exile”
March 22, 2018 06:26 PM
The candidate for president Jordi Turull offers Spain dialogue and mentions the referendum day “repression” in his speech
March 22, 2018 05:45 PM
Minor far-left party rejects candidacy on grounds that clearer plans for independence have to be set
March 22, 2018 04:51 PM
"He is not best option to start new period," says PSC leader Miquel Iceta
March 22, 2018 03:38 PM
Two main pro-independence parties in talks with anti-capitalists to get their four votes to swear in Turull
March 22, 2018 12:43 PM
While Cs wants investiture debate called off, Spanish justice minister admits it is valid and “will go ahead”
March 22, 2018 11:39 AM
Torrent says plenary session to swear in Jordi Turull is "absolutely normal"
March 22, 2018 11:08 AM
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
March 22, 2018 12:54 AM
Pro-independence parties agree on the short notice move, as Spanish Supreme Court might send the candidate for the post to jail
March 21, 2018 10:09 PM
Pro-independence parties in talks to swear in MP Jordi Turull a day before his potential new imprisonment
March 21, 2018 08:05 PM
The Catalan leader took part in an academic event dealing with importance of independence in the 21st century
March 21, 2018 03:43 PM
Roger Torrent looks for new presidential candidate after announcing that Sànchez’s bid is over
March 21, 2018 11:40 AM
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