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
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
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
'Puigdemont's destiny is to be a fugitive or a prisoner', says Spain's ruling PP
Fernando Martínez-Maíllo, coordinator of the Spanish conservatives, insists the Catalan leader will not be reinstated as president
February 10, 2018 06:18 PM
Twitter users hit back at sexists comments
Harvard PhD Elsa Artadi, possible successor to Puigdemont, is described as "yoga devotee" and "runaway bride" in press reports that focus on her not having children instead of her qualifications
February 10, 2018 04:17 PM
Negotiations at a standstill over Puigdemont
ERC urges JxCat allies to reach "global" agreement with an "effective" appointment of new president and the recognition of the Catalan leader "legitimacy" in Brussels
February 10, 2018 12:47 PM
100 days in prison
Catalan leaders Oriol Junqueras and Joaquim Forn have been denied bail as judge argues they still keep plans for an independent Catalonia
February 10, 2018 11:22 AM
Puigdemont’s candidacy presents initiative to swear him in remotely
Junts per Catalunya registers a proposal to amend a law on its own, despite being in talks with other pro-independence forces
February 9, 2018 07:39 PM
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