First meeting between Catalan government and parties to address poor PISA results
Cabinet sees meeting as a “starting point” towards building important agreements
December 19, 2023 11:50 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalan education minister promises 'structural changes'
Anna Simó says "green shoots" can be seen despite poor results in international assessments
December 18, 2023 02:31 PM
EU fact-finding visit to analyze Catalan language immersion policy
Social democratic, green and left-wing MEPs question "political bias" of European Parliament mission
December 18, 2023 12:22 PM
Junts official says Puigdemont and Sánchez will meet
Jordi Turull says former Catalan president and Spanish PM will meet to try reach "resolution of conflict"
December 14, 2023 09:33 AM
EU strikes deal on electricity market reform to protect consumers
New measures will ensure more stable prices and promote use of green energy
December 14, 2023 05:07 PM
Catalan president calls for 'full truth' after testifying in Pegasus spyware trial
Pere Aragonès' phone allegedly spied on in 2020 during vice presidency
December 13, 2023 12:07 PM
Pedro Sánchez and Carles Puigdemont face to face in EU Parliament for first time
Former Catalan president blames Spanish PM for failing to make Catalan official in EU
December 13, 2023 12:52 PM
Catalan president to convene parties to address 'poor results' in PISA international tests
Pere Aragonès urges political rivals to seek "consensus and stability" to promote "courageous changes" in education
December 13, 2023 04:24 PM
UN 'seriously concerned' by rulings against use of Catalan in schools
Special Rapporteur says daily use of Spanish is 'guaranteed and favored'
December 13, 2023 04:30 PM
Catalan amnesty law passes first vote in Spanish Congress
Bill still has several hurdles to overcome before it is enacted into law
December 12, 2023 11:08 AM
Spain in talks with Belgium to keep official status of Catalan on EU Council agenda
Vote on making Catalan, Basque and Galician official EU languages pulled after concerns from several member states
December 12, 2023 01:31 PM
Socialists file hate crime complaint against far-right Vox leader
Santiago Abascal said Spaniards would like to see Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez 'hung by his feet'
December 12, 2023 05:01 PM
Catalan president calls for independence referendum in Financial Times op-ed
Pere Aragonès told Spanish PM to be 'courageous'
December 12, 2023 11:28 AM
Catalan budget for 2024 foresees 6% rise in spending
Finance minister expects to present spending plan in January
December 11, 2023 08:37 PM
Catalan Education Minister admits system 'needs reform' after poor PISA results
Anna Simó ruled out immediate major changes and urged families to trust schools
December 11, 2023 06:03 PM
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