Mixed reaction to idea of investing Catalan president at a distance
Pro-independence allies prefer to leave proposal in Parliament lawyers’ hands, while unionist groups rule out Puigdemont taking office from Brussels
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Intense January in Catalan politics ahead
Q&A on the new term set to start next week, with the appointment of new Parliament bureau and president of government unresolved
Spanish army was ready to act in Catalonia, says defense minister
“We hope this does not mean more violence against peaceful people,” Catalan Parliament president answers
Czechoslovakia split could be “example” for Catalonia, says Czech PM
Andrej Babiš says that the Velvet Divorce might be a model to find the way out in "what has been happening in Spain"
'Madness' and 'punishment': Catalan leaders react to court’s decision to keep Junqueras in jail
ERC representative says that the Catalan leader has been “kidnapped” and Puigdemont states that he’s a “hostage”
Junqueras’ imprisonment to be appealed in European institutions, says ERC spokesman
Party of jailed Catalan leader denounces that considering legal criteria, Junqueras shouldn’t be currently imprisoned
Spanish Supreme Court keeps Junqueras in jail
Magistrates argue unanimously that there’s a “high risk” of criminal reiteration
Magistrates take up deliberations on Junqueras’ freedom again
The Spanish prosecutor requested the dismissed official stay in prison because he hasn’t “renounced illegal means”
No alternative to Puigdemont, insists JxCat
Puigdemont’s candidacy warns that any other option would mean “accepting Article 155”
Junqueras has not renounced ‘illegal means,’ argues Spanish prosecutor
The body requests to keep the Catalan leader in prison, arguing that he’s not committed to "constitutional legality"
Junqueras must be freed for presidency if Puigdemont doesn’t return, says ERC MP
Outside the Spanish Supreme Court, Gabriel Rufián stated that Catalonia “can’t have a president via Skype”
Junqueras reiterates his commitment to “peaceful ways” in court
The magistrates’ decision will be released after today, but Spanish prosecutor requests he remain in prison
Spanish government cuts Catalan budget by €780m
Madrid argues that the measures don't only affect Catalonia, while Catalan administration stresses that Spain’s arguments “make no sense”
Candidate for presidency must be committed to the Catalan Republic, says CUP party leader
Carles Riera hopes Junqueras is released but has no confidence in Spanish judiciary
‘We will defend Catalan democracy,’ writes Jordi Sànchez from prison
The incarcerated pro-independence leader tweets that him and his fellow MPs will “hold high the torch of European values”
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