Spanish public TV vetoes party election broadcast, says pro-independence CUP
The commercial urges “freedom for political prisoners,” in a reference to the four pro-independence leaders in jail
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Freed ministers turn out for first day of campaigning
Released officials back the republic while opposition sees election as “unique opportunity” to end independence process
Spanish Supreme Court withdraws international arrest warrant for Puigdemont
The Catalan president and the four ministers in Belgium, deposed by Madrid, testified Monday in Brussels over their extradition case
Financial support for Catalan digital media threatened by Madrid
There was “no better business” during the past years than launching a website supporting independence, says Spanish government
Electoral campaign kicks off with candidates in prison and exile
First event of parties in the December 21 run-up show polarization between pro-independence and unionist blocs, with only one party outside fronts
Polls suggest divided parliament hours before campaign kick-off
The electoral campaign starts this midnight amid political and judicial developments that make the results highly unpredictable
Six Catalan ministers freed after 32 days in prison
They are released after paying a €100,000 bail, while four other pro-independence leaders stay behind bars
First Catalan ministers leave prison
Dolors Bassa and Meritxell Borràs are the first officials to be released on bail of 100,000 euros
Belgian judge to decide on Puigdemont’s extradition on December 14
Catalan president and ministers in Brussels finish their three-hour hearing in the EU capital
Court’s decision to keep Catalan leaders in jail sparks outrage
"We’ll turn sadness into energy, and we won’t stop until you’re free," says Catalan Parliament president Carme Forcadell
Puigdemont already in court for extradition hearing
The Catalan president and his ministers in Belgium to testify one day before the electoral campaign starts
EU must oversee election results, says jailed Catalan vice president
President Puigdemont says his candidacy aims to continue ‘road to independence’
December 21 elections ‘round two’ for independence referendum, says Carles Puigdemont
Major parties running in December 21 election hold events just days before campaign officially kicks off
Madrid dismisses employees of Catalan Government delegations abroad
“Explicit instructions” from Spain’s foreign office ordered “all staff” to be fired on November 30 under application of Article 155
Catalan leaders to remain in jail at least until Monday awaiting decision on their release
Spain's Attorney General to maintain request of preemptive imprisonment without bail for ministers and civil society leaders
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