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
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Catalan leaders in jail are ‘political prisoners’ says ex-prosecutor
“The pro-independence movement is perfectly legal,” says José Maria Mena
Parties call for an end to political ‘paralysis’
Amid growing impatience over investiture, parliamentary bureau puts presidency law amendment on Tuesday’s agenda
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
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
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
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
Plans to reform Spanish Constitution delayed
Committee in Congress to discuss Magna Carta aimed to offer an olive branch to Catalan pro-independence bloc
Junqueras appeals to Spain's Constitutional Court for freedom
Catalan vice president asks to repeal Supreme Court’s precautionary measures
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
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
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
‘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”
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
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”
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