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
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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”
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”
Intense week lies ahead in Catalan politics
Negotiations on swearing in of next president to be resumed on Monday
'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
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
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
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
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
Anti-independence organization calls for unity government
SCC head warns of protests should Puigdemont be appointed Catalan president
Two-month deadline to pick a president not started yet, say Parliament lawyers
The legal team states that it's necessary to wait for Spanish Constitutional Court’s decision on Puigdemont’s bid to hold the debate to pick a president
Spanish vice president’s comment on ‘sacrificing a Catalan’ goes viral
Speaking to an MP from pro-independence ERC party, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría asked a controversial question in reference to Carles Puigdemont
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