Catalan poll: support for independence sinks
Only 41% of respondents want Catalonia to be an independent state, while those wanting to remain in Spain rise to 54%
February 23, 2018 04:41 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Talks to form new government in Catalonia stalled
Pro-independence parties don’t agree on what role should Puigdemont play in the new cabinet
February 23, 2018 02:31 PM
Imprisonment of Catalan leaders ‘sends a very scary message,’ says Amnesty director
Q&A with Gauri van Gulik, Amnesty International Europe’s director
February 22, 2018 09:25 PM
Main unionist party accuses independence leaders of abandoning ship
Leader of Ciutadans calls for an end to “smoke and mirrors” from secessionist movement
February 21, 2018 06:57 PM
Barcelona mayor stands up for families of jailed leaders
At event on Wednesday, Ada Colau called imprisonment in Madrid “unacceptable double punishment” for families
February 21, 2018 06:28 PM
Scientific research frozen and social policies delayed: the consequences of Catalonia’s takeover
After four months under Madrid’s direct rule, culture, historical memory policies, education, and healthcare projects in Catalonia fostered by the government are now at stake
February 21, 2018 04:39 PM
Switzerland ‘probably wouldn’t’ extradite Catalan leader
Anna Gabriel offences “seem prima vista to be political,” says Swiss government spokesperson
February 21, 2018 10:53 AM
Spanish president ‘proud’ of police response in referendum
Mariano Rajoy praises the reaction of state security forces on October 1 as “defending democracy”
February 20, 2018 06:51 PM
Mixed reaction to independence leader’s decision to stay in Geneva
Former MP Anna Gabriel’s refusal to return for court appearance draws support and criticism from political parties
February 20, 2018 06:31 PM
Catalan leaders in jail are ‘political prisoners’ says ex-prosecutor
“The pro-independence movement is perfectly legal,” says José Maria Mena
February 19, 2018 07:30 PM
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
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
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