Politics

European Parliament members demand the release of imprisoned pro-independence leaders following their victory in election

“It’s time for politics, and politics cannot be done without dialogue,” says the Catalan president from Brussels

Five more officials in favor of a Catalan state now being investigated and jailed vice president Junqueras is to testify on January 4

JxCat’s Puigdemont calls for return of “legitimate government” while Cs Arrimadas claims “no future” for independence

Unionist Ciutadans party gets the most votes, but independence bloc has more seats in Parliament

In historic day, number of people casting ballot exceeds 2015 election which had highest participation to date

With 84.3% of votes counted, pro-independence parties are set to win election and achieve a majority in Parliament

At 8pm, voting ended for one of Catalonia’s most unprecedented elections

MEPs of the pro-independence party ask the European Commission if voting rights of people abroad "have been violated"

In joint statement, politicians from countries such as UK, Belgium, and Ireland, call on Madrid to cease “use of force”

The figure is 5 points higher than the one in the last election

Parties ask citizens to vote hoping for “historic” voter turnout

A group of members of the European Parliament visit Catalonia on election day encouraging the EU to respect the results

More than 1 in 3 voters have already cast their ballot until 1pm, slightly down compared to 2015

Turnout expected to be at an all-time high of 80%