Parties call for an end to political ‘paralysis’
Amid growing impatience over investiture, parliamentary bureau puts presidency law amendment on Tuesday’s agenda
February 19, 2018 05:21 PM
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Independence leader in Switzerland to explain “strategy” to press
Former MP Anna Gabriel to give Tuesday news conference with Supreme Court appearance due next day
February 19, 2018 12:56 PM
Summoned pro-independence leader travels to Geneva
Former CUP MP Anna Gabriel, to testify on February 21, has relocated to Switzerland to prepare her defense and give an “international dimension” to case
February 18, 2018 11:29 AM
Dual government from Catalonia and Brussels, back on the table
Pro-independence parties in talks to swear in Puigdemont but have a high-ranking official in Barcelona to replace his absence
February 17, 2018 11:30 AM
Elsa Artadi: 'I am no substitute for president Puigdemont'
Close ally to Puigdemont and Junts per Catalunya spokeswoman says in an interview with Catalan News that she is "sure" his cause will end up in the European Court of Human Rights
February 15, 2018 08:05 PM
Plans to reform Spanish Constitution delayed
Committee in Congress to discuss Magna Carta aimed to offer an olive branch to Catalan pro-independence bloc
February 15, 2018 11:38 AM
Junqueras appeals to Spain's Constitutional Court for freedom
Catalan vice president asks to repeal Supreme Court’s precautionary measures
February 14, 2018 01:07 PM
Congress rejects call for investigation into ‘police errors’ in terror attacks
No support for Cs initiative for commission to resolve “doubts” over handling of tragic events in Barcelona and Cambrils
February 14, 2018 01:04 PM
Controversy over Catalan as requirement for public servants
Pro-independence Esquerra defends ‘multilingualism’ after unionist Ciutadans suggested Spanish should be the only language required for public function
February 13, 2018 03:18 PM
Parliament speaker to ask European Court of Human Rights to enable Puigdemont’s bid
Despite being the only nominated candidate, Madrid is challenging the deposed president’s efforts to be reinstated
February 13, 2018 03:12 PM
‘They don’t deserve it’: Guardiola speaks out against jailing of Catalan leaders
Football coach describes current situation as “frightening” because “it can happen to anyone”
February 13, 2018 11:32 AM
Former MP vows to defend referendum in court
CUP’s Mireia Boya defiant in run-up to Supreme Court appearance to face allegations of rebellion
February 12, 2018 08:04 PM
Puigdemont’s bid for president not viable, says Esquerra’s jailed leader
From prison, Oriol Junqueras claims that “the priority is to form a government”
February 12, 2018 04:11 PM
Madrid ‘in no way’ to allow Puigdemont’s symbolic presidency
Spanish government spokesman says direct rule of Catalonia will continue “as long as it is necessary”
February 12, 2018 12:27 PM
Intense week lies ahead in Catalan politics
Negotiations on swearing in of next president to be resumed on Monday
February 11, 2018 04:00 PM
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