Politics

Mariano Rajoy ignores Puigdemont’s call for a meeting and mentions that he is ready to implement the Constitutional provision to suspend Catalonia's self-rule

Catalan president asks his Spanish counterpart to stop “repression” but does not clarify whether or not he declared independence

The Catalan president has until Monday 10am to clarify whether he declared independence last Tuesday

Central government appeals to Carles Puigdemont to ignore demands by allies to initiate independence and to return to “legality”

Two commissions debate Catalan independence referendum and pass motion supporting universal right to self-determination

European Commission president admits he is “deeply concerned”

Left-wing CUP and main pro-Catalan state civil organization ask Puigdemont’s cabinet to make the move after Spain’s lack of response to calls for dialogue

Members hold debate on "the need for a political solution" for Catalonia and some suggest "international mediation"

Protesters refuse dialogue with the Catalan executive on independence, some demanding prison sentences for "rebellion and sedition" against indy leaders

Puigdemont given five days to confirm if he declared independence and three to rectify

Speaking to CNN, the Catalan president said he is willing to talk without “preconditions” 

Agreement reached between Spanish president Mariano Rajoy and leader of the opposition Pedro Sánchez one day after Carles Puigdemont’s speech in parliament

News outlets say that it is up to the Spanish government to take the next step

Spanish president asks Puigdemont to clarify if he declared the independence

While President talked about “weeks”, far-left pro-independence CUP suggests one month as deadline